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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,055.30, 277,145.55 and 125,568.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,055.30, 277,145.55 and 125,568.90 is: 188,056.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,055.30 : 277,145.55 = 125,568.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,055.30/277,145.55 = 125,568.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,055.30x = 277,145.55 × 125,568.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,055.30x = 34,800,861,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,800,861,853.40/185,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,056.55

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