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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,215.90, 254,886.45 and 125,601.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,215.90, 254,886.45 and 125,601.10 is: 188,078.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,215.90 : 254,886.45 = 125,601.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,215.90/254,886.45 = 125,601.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,215.90x = 254,886.45 × 125,601.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,215.90x = 32,014,018,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,018,495.10/170,215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,078.90

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