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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,591.51, 188,226.75 and 58,884.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,591.51, 188,226.75 and 58,884.50 is: 88,251.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,591.51 : 188,226.75 = 58,884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,591.51/188,226.75 = 58,884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,591.51x = 188,226.75 × 58,884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,591.51x = 11,083,638,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,083,638,751.76/125,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,251.50

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