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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,347.44, 188,012.34 and 58,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,347.44, 188,012.34 and 58,802.16 is: 88,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,347.44 : 188,012.34 = 58,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,347.44/188,012.34 = 58,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,347.44x = 188,012.34 × 58,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,347.44x = 11,055,531,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,055,531,698.65/125,347.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,199.10

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