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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,216.40, 254,887.20 and 125,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,216.40, 254,887.20 and 125,601.60 is: 188,079.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,216.40 : 254,887.20 = 125,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,216.40/254,887.20 = 125,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,216.40x = 254,887.20 × 125,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,216.40x = 32,014,240,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014,240,139.52/170,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,079.65

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