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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,861, 242,691.06 and 125,645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,861, 242,691.06 and 125,645.32 is: 173,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,861 : 242,691.06 = 125,645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,861/242,691.06 = 125,645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,861x = 242,691.06 × 125,645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,861x = 30,492,995,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,492,995,894.84/175,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,392.60

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