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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,134.31, 260,095.55 and 125,250.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,134.31, 260,095.55 and 125,250.61 is: 188,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,134.31 : 260,095.55 = 125,250.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,134.31/260,095.55 = 125,250.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,134.31x = 260,095.55 × 125,250.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,134.31x = 32,577,125,633.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,577,125,633.55/173,134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,161.01

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