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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,893.63, 188,747.97 and 59,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,893.63, 188,747.97 and 59,296.24 is: 88,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,893.63 : 188,747.97 = 59,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,893.63/188,747.97 = 59,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,893.63x = 188,747.97 × 59,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,893.63x = 11,192,044,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,192,044,928.63/125,893.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,900.80

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