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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125,557.90, 175,387.40 and 125,557.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125,557.90, 175,387.40 and 125,557.90 is: 175,387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125,557.90 : 175,387.40 = 125,557.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125,557.90/175,387.40 = 125,557.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125,557.90x = 175,387.40 × 125,557.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125,557.90x = 22,021,273,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021,273,630.46/125,557.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,387.40

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