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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,444.96, 188,167.47 and 55,373.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,444.96, 188,167.47 and 55,373.48 is: 83,060.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,444.96 : 188,167.47 = 55,373.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,444.96/188,167.47 = 55,373.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,444.96x = 188,167.47 × 55,373.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,444.96x = 10,419,487,636.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,419,487,636.70/125,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,060.23

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