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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,140.73, 264,258.76 and 125,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,140.73, 264,258.76 and 125,603.60 is: 188,439.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,140.73 : 264,258.76 = 125,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,140.73/264,258.76 = 125,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,140.73x = 264,258.76 × 125,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,140.73x = 33,191,851,390.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191,851,390.90/176,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,439.39

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