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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,416.03, 188,188.60 and 83,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,416.03, 188,188.60 and 83,325.09 is: 125,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,416.03 : 188,188.60 = 83,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,416.03/188,188.60 = 83,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,416.03x = 188,188.60 × 83,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,416.03x = 15,680,832,031.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,680,832,031.97/125,416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,030.52

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