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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,032.83, 251,634.26 and 125,235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,032.83, 251,634.26 and 125,235.64 is: 187,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,032.83 : 251,634.26 = 125,235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,032.83/251,634.26 = 125,235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,032.83x = 251,634.26 × 125,235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,032.83x = 31,513,577,597.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,513,577,597.03/168,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,544.17

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