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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,484.61, 188,111.40 and 54,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,484.61, 188,111.40 and 54,362.56 is: 81,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,484.61 : 188,111.40 = 54,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,484.61/188,111.40 = 54,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,484.61x = 188,111.40 × 54,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,484.61x = 10,226,217,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226,217,269.18/125,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,493.80

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