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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,281.88, 187,932.04 and 54,273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,281.88, 187,932.04 and 54,273.41 is: 81,414.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,281.88 : 187,932.04 = 54,273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,281.88/187,932.04 = 54,273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,281.88x = 187,932.04 × 54,273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,281.88x = 10,199,712,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,199,712,659.06/125,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,414.11

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