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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,437.68, 188,137.08 and 36,670.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,437.68, 188,137.08 and 36,670.32 is: 54,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,437.68 : 188,137.08 = 36,670.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,437.68/188,137.08 = 36,670.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,437.68x = 188,137.08 × 36,670.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,437.68x = 6,899,046,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,899,046,927.47/125,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,999.80

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