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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,779.23, 188,668.98 and 32,284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,779.23, 188,668.98 and 32,284.98 is: 48,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,779.23 : 188,668.98 = 32,284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,779.23/188,668.98 = 32,284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,779.23x = 188,668.98 × 32,284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,779.23x = 6,091,174,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,174,245.92/125,779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,427.50

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