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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,247.40, 259,295.10 and 125,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,247.40, 259,295.10 and 125,727.40 is: 188,173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,247.40 : 259,295.10 = 125,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,247.40/259,295.10 = 125,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,247.40x = 259,295.10 × 125,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,247.40x = 32,600,498,755.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600,498,755.74/173,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,173.09

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