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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,909.13, 188,863.70 and 42,803.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,909.13, 188,863.70 and 42,803.13 is: 64,204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,909.13 : 188,863.70 = 42,803.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,909.13/188,863.70 = 42,803.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,909.13x = 188,863.70 × 42,803.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,909.13x = 8,083,957,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,083,957,503.38/125,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,204.70

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