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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,399.82, 188,117.37 and 36,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,399.82, 188,117.37 and 36,660 is: 54,995.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,399.82 : 188,117.37 = 36,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,399.82/188,117.37 = 36,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,399.82x = 188,117.37 × 36,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,399.82x = 6,896,382,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896,382,784.20/125,399.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,995.16

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