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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,897.24, 188,864.28 and 37,139.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,897.24, 188,864.28 and 37,139.19 is: 55,714.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,897.24 : 188,864.28 = 37,139.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,897.24/188,864.28 = 37,139.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,897.24x = 188,864.28 × 37,139.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,897.24x = 7,014,266,379.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,014,266,379.13/125,897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,714.22

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