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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,512.02, 188,268.51 and 88,238.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,512.02, 188,268.51 and 88,238.94 is: 132,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,512.02 : 188,268.51 = 88,238.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,512.02/188,268.51 = 88,238.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,512.02x = 188,268.51 × 88,238.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,512.02x = 16,612,613,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,612,613,757.78/125,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,358.75

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