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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,923.59, 188,905.91 and 37,186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,923.59, 188,905.91 and 37,186.07 is: 55,785.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,923.59 : 188,905.91 = 37,186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,923.59/188,905.91 = 37,186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,923.59x = 188,905.91 × 37,186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,923.59x = 7,024,667,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024,667,262.21/125,923.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,785.16

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