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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,546.22, 255,996.78 and 125,618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,546.22, 255,996.78 and 125,618.31 is: 188,558.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,546.22 : 255,996.78 = 125,618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,546.22/255,996.78 = 125,618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,546.22x = 255,996.78 × 125,618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,546.22x = 32,157,882,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157,882,869.04/170,546.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,558.17

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