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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,250.04, 262,687.33 and 125,178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,250.04, 262,687.33 and 125,178.27 is: 187,633.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,250.04 : 262,687.33 = 125,178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,250.04/262,687.33 = 125,178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,250.04x = 262,687.33 × 125,178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,250.04x = 32,882,745,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,882,745,520.32/175,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,633.31

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