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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,459.48, 188,140.12 and 45,478.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,459.48, 188,140.12 and 45,478.46 is: 68,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,459.48 : 188,140.12 = 45,478.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,459.48/188,140.12 = 45,478.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,459.48x = 188,140.12 × 45,478.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,459.48x = 8,556,322,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,556,322,921.82/125,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,199.89

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