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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,860, 242,689.68 and 125,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,860, 242,689.68 and 125,644.32 is: 173,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,860 : 242,689.68 = 125,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,860/242,689.68 = 125,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,860x = 242,689.68 × 125,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,860x = 30,492,579,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,579,814.62/175,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,391.22

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