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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,895.56, 188,824.70 and 45,914.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,895.56, 188,824.70 and 45,914.77 is: 68,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,895.56 : 188,824.70 = 45,914.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,895.56/188,824.70 = 45,914.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,895.56x = 188,824.70 × 45,914.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,895.56x = 8,669,842,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,669,842,849.46/125,895.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,865.36

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