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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,660.62, 188,490.81 and 32,166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,660.62, 188,490.81 and 32,166.22 is: 48,249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,660.62 : 188,490.81 = 32,166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,660.62/188,490.81 = 32,166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,660.62x = 188,490.81 × 32,166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,660.62x = 6,063,036,862.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,063,036,862.44/125,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,249.30

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