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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,806.62, 263,883.18 and 125,261.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,806.62, 263,883.18 and 125,261.78 is: 188,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,806.62 : 263,883.18 = 125,261.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,806.62/263,883.18 = 125,261.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,806.62x = 263,883.18 × 125,261.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,806.62x = 33,054,477,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,054,477,498.57/175,806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,016.12

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