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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,486.61, 188,114.40 and 54,364.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,486.61, 188,114.40 and 54,364.56 is: 81,496.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,486.61 : 188,114.40 = 54,364.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,486.61/188,114.40 = 54,364.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,486.61x = 188,114.40 × 54,364.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,486.61x = 10,226,756,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,226,756,585.66/125,486.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81,496.80

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