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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,359.80, 188,082.90 and 55,289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,359.80, 188,082.90 and 55,289.40 is: 82,953.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,359.80 : 188,082.90 = 55,289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,359.80/188,082.90 = 55,289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,359.80x = 188,082.90 × 55,289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,359.80x = 10,398,990,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,398,990,691.26/125,359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,953.15

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