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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,266.98, 187,919.91 and 42,154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,266.98, 187,919.91 and 42,154.50 is: 63,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,266.98 : 187,919.91 = 42,154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,266.98/187,919.91 = 42,154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,266.98x = 187,919.91 × 42,154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,266.98x = 7,921,669,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,921,669,846.10/125,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,238.29

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