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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,255.04, 262,694.84 and 125,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,255.04, 262,694.84 and 125,183.28 is: 187,640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,255.04 : 262,694.84 = 125,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,255.04/262,694.84 = 125,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,255.04x = 262,694.84 × 125,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,255.04x = 32,885,001,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,885,001,710.28/175,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,640.83

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