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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,868.08, 188,771.88 and 37,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,868.08, 188,771.88 and 37,097.60 is: 55,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,868.08 : 188,771.88 = 37,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,868.08/188,771.88 = 37,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,868.08x = 188,771.88 × 37,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,868.08x = 7,002,983,695.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,983,695.49/125,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,637.49

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