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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,740.76, 188,651.84 and 36,994.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,740.76, 188,651.84 and 36,994.73 is: 55,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,740.76 : 188,651.84 = 36,994.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,740.76/188,651.84 = 36,994.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,740.76x = 188,651.84 × 36,994.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,740.76x = 6,979,122,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,979,122,756.57/125,740.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,504.06

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