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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,256.38, 187,876.26 and 58,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,256.38, 187,876.26 and 58,711.37 is: 88,063.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,256.38 : 187,876.26 = 58,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,256.38/187,876.26 = 58,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,256.38x = 187,876.26 × 58,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,256.38x = 11,030,471,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030,471,675.69/125,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,063.16

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