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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,464.29, 255,897.86 and 125,146.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,464.29, 255,897.86 and 125,146.83 is: 172,673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,464.29 : 255,897.86 = 125,146.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,464.29/255,897.86 = 125,146.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,464.29x = 255,897.86 × 125,146.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,464.29x = 32,024,805,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024,805,357.05/185,464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,673.70

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