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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,714.57, 188,447.29 and 59,035.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,714.57, 188,447.29 and 59,035.34 is: 88,494.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,714.57 : 188,447.29 = 59,035.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,714.57/188,447.29 = 59,035.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,714.57x = 188,447.29 × 59,035.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,714.57x = 11,125,048,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,125,048,599.82/125,714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,494.51

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