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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,651.54, 188,206.66 and 58,991.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,651.54, 188,206.66 and 58,991.78 is: 88,360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,651.54 : 188,206.66 = 58,991.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,651.54/188,206.66 = 58,991.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,651.54x = 188,206.66 × 58,991.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,651.54x = 11,102,645,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102,645,881.25/125,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,360.60

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