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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,143.71, 264,263.25 and 125,606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,143.71, 264,263.25 and 125,606.60 is: 188,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,143.71 : 264,263.25 = 125,606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,143.71/264,263.25 = 125,606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,143.71x = 264,263.25 × 125,606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,143.71x = 33,193,207,016.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,193,207,016.13/176,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,443.90

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