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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,514.45, 188,271.68 and 125,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,514.45, 188,271.68 and 125,514.45 is: 188,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,514.45 : 188,271.68 = 125,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,514.45/188,271.68 = 125,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,514.45x = 188,271.68 × 125,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,514.45x = 23,630,815,738.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,630,815,738.20/125,514.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,271.68

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