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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,505, 188,286.66 and 42,399

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,505, 188,286.66 and 42,399 is: 63,608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,505 : 188,286.66 = 42,399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,505/188,286.66 = 42,399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,505x = 188,286.66 × 42,399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,505x = 7,983,166,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,983,166,097.34/125,505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,608.35

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