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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,519.54, 188,221.88 and 74,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,519.54, 188,221.88 and 74,941.52 is: 112,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,519.54 : 188,221.88 = 74,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,519.54/188,221.88 = 74,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,519.54x = 188,221.88 × 74,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,519.54x = 14,105,632,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105,632,468.64/125,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,377.99

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