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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,867.52, 188,802.90 and 46,965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,867.52, 188,802.90 and 46,965.42 is: 70,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,867.52 : 188,802.90 = 46,965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,867.52/188,802.90 = 46,965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,867.52x = 188,802.90 × 46,965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,867.52x = 8,867,207,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,867,207,495.72/125,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,448.73

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