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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,261.73, 187,957.19 and 58,708.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,261.73, 187,957.19 and 58,708.62 is: 88,093.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,261.73 : 187,957.19 = 58,708.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,261.73/187,957.19 = 58,708.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,261.73x = 187,957.19 × 58,708.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,261.73x = 11,034,707,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,034,707,390.75/125,261.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,093.21

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