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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,284.69, 187,954.67 and 36,545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,284.69, 187,954.67 and 36,545.14 is: 54,825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,284.69 : 187,954.67 = 36,545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,284.69/187,954.67 = 36,545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,284.69x = 187,954.67 × 36,545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,284.69x = 6,868,829,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,829,728.80/125,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,825.77

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