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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,510.52, 188,266.26 and 88,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,510.52, 188,266.26 and 88,237.44 is: 132,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,510.52 : 188,266.26 = 88,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,510.52/188,266.26 = 88,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,510.52x = 188,266.26 × 88,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,510.52x = 16,612,132,820.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,132,820.77/125,510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,356.50

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