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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,538.26, 255,984.82 and 125,610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,538.26, 255,984.82 and 125,610.35 is: 188,546.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,538.26 : 255,984.82 = 125,610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,538.26/255,984.82 = 125,610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,538.26x = 255,984.82 × 125,610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,538.26x = 32,154,342,750.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,154,342,750.07/170,538.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,546.21

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