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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,309.23, 187,991.52 and 62,163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,309.23, 187,991.52 and 62,163.70 is: 93,259.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,309.23 : 187,991.52 = 62,163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,309.23/187,991.52 = 62,163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,309.23x = 187,991.52 × 62,163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,309.23x = 11,686,248,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,686,248,451.82/125,309.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,259.28

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