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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,592.14, 188,396.31 and 55,471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,592.14, 188,396.31 and 55,471.25 is: 83,210.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,592.14 : 188,396.31 = 55,471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,592.14/188,396.31 = 55,471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,592.14x = 188,396.31 × 55,471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,592.14x = 10,450,578,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450,578,811.09/125,592.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,210.45

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