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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,052.10, 267,661.35 and 125,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,052.10, 267,661.35 and 125,823.30 is: 189,147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,052.10 : 267,661.35 = 125,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,052.10/267,661.35 = 125,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,052.10x = 267,661.35 × 125,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,052.10x = 33,678,034,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,678,034,339.46/178,052.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,147.08

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