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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,285.06, 187,955.22 and 36,545.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,285.06, 187,955.22 and 36,545.51 is: 54,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,285.06 : 187,955.22 = 36,545.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,285.06/187,955.22 = 36,545.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,285.06x = 187,955.22 × 36,545.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,285.06x = 6,868,918,432.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,918,432.29/125,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,826.32

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