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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,544.13, 188,155.91 and 58,837.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,544.13, 188,155.91 and 58,837.29 is: 88,180.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,544.13 : 188,155.91 = 58,837.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,544.13/188,155.91 = 58,837.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,544.13x = 188,155.91 × 58,837.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,544.13x = 11,070,583,283.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,070,583,283.39/125,544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,180.81

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