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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,825.30, 258,045.15 and 125,130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,825.30, 258,045.15 and 125,130.90 is: 187,920.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,825.30 : 258,045.15 = 125,130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,825.30/258,045.15 = 125,130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,825.30x = 258,045.15 × 125,130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,825.30x = 32,289,421,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,421,860.14/171,825.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,920.07

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