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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,557.40, 175,386.70 and 125,557.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,557.40, 175,386.70 and 125,557.40 is: 175,386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,557.40 : 175,386.70 = 125,557.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,557.40/175,386.70 = 125,557.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,557.40x = 175,386.70 × 125,557.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,557.40x = 22,021,098,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,098,046.58/125,557.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,386.70

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