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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,713.44, 188,445.60 and 59,034.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,713.44, 188,445.60 and 59,034.21 is: 88,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,713.44 : 188,445.60 = 59,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,713.44/188,445.60 = 59,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,713.44x = 188,445.60 × 59,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,713.44x = 11,124,737,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124,737,123.98/125,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,492.82

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