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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,325.72, 187,979.82 and 58,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,325.72, 187,979.82 and 58,780.44 is: 88,166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,325.72 : 187,979.82 = 58,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,325.72/187,979.82 = 58,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,325.72x = 187,979.82 × 58,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,325.72x = 11,049,536,530.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,049,536,530.72/125,325.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,166.55

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