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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,512.10, 258,768.15 and 125,856.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,512.10, 258,768.15 and 125,856.10 is: 188,784.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,512.10 : 258,768.15 = 125,856.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,512.10/258,768.15 = 125,856.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,512.10x = 258,768.15 × 125,856.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,512.10x = 32,567,550,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567,550,163.22/172,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,784.15

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