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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,385.07, 267,622.20 and 125,897.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,385.07, 267,622.20 and 125,897.07 is: 188,877.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,385.07 : 267,622.20 = 125,897.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,385.07/267,622.20 = 125,897.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,385.07x = 267,622.20 × 125,897.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,385.07x = 33,692,850,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,692,850,846.95/178,385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,877.08

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