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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,407.96, 188,111.42 and 45,427.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,407.96, 188,111.42 and 45,427.21 is: 68,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,407.96 : 188,111.42 = 45,427.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,407.96/188,111.42 = 45,427.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,407.96x = 188,111.42 × 45,427.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,407.96x = 8,545,376,708.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,545,376,708.20/125,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,140.63

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