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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,729, 188,604.84 and 32,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,729, 188,604.84 and 32,235.56 is: 48,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,729 : 188,604.84 = 32,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,729/188,604.84 = 32,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,729x = 188,604.84 × 32,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,729x = 6,079,782,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079,782,636.11/125,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,356.25

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