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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,986.92, 188,866.93 and 45,969.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,986.92, 188,866.93 and 45,969.03 is: 68,912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,986.92 : 188,866.93 = 45,969.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,986.92/188,866.93 = 45,969.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,986.92x = 188,866.93 × 45,969.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,986.92x = 8,682,029,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682,029,743.40/125,986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,912.15

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