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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,668.17, 188,443.04 and 45,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,668.17, 188,443.04 and 45,649.74 is: 68,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,668.17 : 188,443.04 = 45,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,668.17/188,443.04 = 45,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,668.17x = 188,443.04 × 45,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,668.17x = 8,602,375,780.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602,375,780.81/125,668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,453.10

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