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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,543.46, 255,992.62 and 125,615.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,543.46, 255,992.62 and 125,615.54 is: 188,554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,543.46 : 255,992.62 = 125,615.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,543.46/255,992.62 = 125,615.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,543.46x = 255,992.62 × 125,615.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,543.46x = 32,156,651,197.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156,651,197.31/170,543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,554.00

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