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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,969, 188,979.42 and 52,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,969, 188,979.42 and 52,097 is: 78,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,969 : 188,979.42 = 52,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,969/188,979.42 = 52,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,969x = 188,979.42 × 52,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,969x = 9,845,260,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,260,843.74/125,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,156.22

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