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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,226.40, 254,902.20 and 125,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,226.40, 254,902.20 and 125,611.60 is: 188,094.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,226.40 : 254,902.20 = 125,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,226.40/254,902.20 = 125,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,226.40x = 254,902.20 × 125,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,226.40x = 32,018,673,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,673,185.52/170,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,094.64

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