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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,281.96, 187,897.44 and 46,377.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,281.96, 187,897.44 and 46,377.43 is: 69,556.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,281.96 : 187,897.44 = 46,377.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,281.96/187,897.44 = 46,377.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,281.96x = 187,897.44 × 46,377.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,281.96x = 8,714,200,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,714,200,370.78/125,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,556.71

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