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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,936.60, 257,904.90 and 125,280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,936.60, 257,904.90 and 125,280.60 is: 187,920.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,936.60 : 257,904.90 = 125,280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,936.60/257,904.90 = 125,280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,936.60x = 257,904.90 × 125,280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,936.60x = 32,310,480,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310,480,614.94/171,936.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,920.90

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