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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,974, 188,986.92 and 52,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,974, 188,986.92 and 52,102 is: 78,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,974 : 188,986.92 = 52,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,974/188,986.92 = 52,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,974x = 188,986.92 × 52,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,974x = 9,846,596,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846,596,505.84/125,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,163.72

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