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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,587.28, 188,141.88 and 74,882

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,587.28, 188,141.88 and 74,882 is: 112,180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,587.28 : 188,141.88 = 74,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,587.28/188,141.88 = 74,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,587.28x = 188,141.88 × 74,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,587.28x = 14,088,440,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,088,440,258.16/125,587.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112,180.47

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