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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,556.40, 175,385.30 and 125,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,556.40, 175,385.30 and 125,556.40 is: 175,385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,556.40 : 175,385.30 = 125,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,556.40/175,385.30 = 125,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,556.40x = 175,385.30 × 125,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,556.40x = 22,020,746,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020,746,880.92/125,556.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,385.30

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