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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,319.22, 187,863.71 and 54,197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,319.22, 187,863.71 and 54,197.37 is: 81,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,319.22 : 187,863.71 = 54,197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,319.22/187,863.71 = 54,197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,319.22x = 187,863.71 × 54,197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,319.22x = 10,181,718,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,181,718,729.46/125,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,246.27

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