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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,819.40, 188,729.10 and 59,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,819.40, 188,729.10 and 59,237.40 is: 88,856.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,819.40 : 188,729.10 = 59,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,819.40/188,729.10 = 59,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,819.40x = 188,729.10 × 59,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,819.40x = 11,179,821,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179,821,188.34/125,819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,856.10

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