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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,926.22, 188,933.08 and 55,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,926.22, 188,933.08 and 55,854.74 is: 83,801.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,926.22 : 188,933.08 = 55,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,926.22/188,933.08 = 55,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,926.22x = 188,933.08 × 55,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,926.22x = 10,552,808,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,552,808,060.80/125,926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,801.52

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