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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,872.41, 188,753.22 and 66,694.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,872.41, 188,753.22 and 66,694.44 is: 100,012.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,872.41 : 188,753.22 = 66,694.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,872.41/188,753.22 = 66,694.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,872.41x = 188,753.22 × 66,694.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,872.41x = 12,588,790,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,588,790,306.10/125,872.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100,012.31

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