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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,797.59, 188,729.19 and 46,912.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,797.59, 188,729.19 and 46,912.50 is: 70,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,797.59 : 188,729.19 = 46,912.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,797.59/188,729.19 = 46,912.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,797.59x = 188,729.19 × 46,912.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,797.59x = 8,853,758,125.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,853,758,125.88/125,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,380.98

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