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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,369.60, 258,554.40 and 125,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,369.60, 258,554.40 and 125,713.60 is: 188,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,369.60 : 258,554.40 = 125,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,369.60/258,554.40 = 125,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,369.60x = 258,554.40 × 125,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,369.60x = 32,503,804,419.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,503,804,419.84/172,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,570.40

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