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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,541.93, 188,287.38 and 36,771.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,541.93, 188,287.38 and 36,771.60 is: 55,149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,541.93 : 188,287.38 = 36,771.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,541.93/188,287.38 = 36,771.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,541.93x = 188,287.38 × 36,771.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,541.93x = 6,923,628,222.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,628,222.41/125,541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,149.93

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