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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,280.12, 243,080.58 and 125,239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,280.12, 243,080.58 and 125,239.62 is: 172,698.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,280.12 : 243,080.58 = 125,239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,280.12/243,080.58 = 125,239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,280.12x = 243,080.58 × 125,239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,280.12x = 30,443,319,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443,319,468.58/176,280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,698.54

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