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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,966.61, 188,959.91 and 41,723.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,966.61, 188,959.91 and 41,723.37 is: 62,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,966.61 : 188,959.91 = 41,723.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,966.61/188,959.91 = 41,723.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,966.61x = 188,959.91 × 41,723.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,966.61x = 7,884,044,031.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,884,044,031.48/125,966.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,588.36

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