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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,313.74, 188,019.84 and 55,143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,313.74, 188,019.84 and 55,143.84 is: 82,737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,313.74 : 188,019.84 = 55,143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,313.74/188,019.84 = 55,143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,313.74x = 188,019.84 × 55,143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,313.74x = 10,368,136,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,368,136,885.65/125,313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,737.43

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