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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,588.97, 256,322.60 and 125,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,588.97, 256,322.60 and 125,054.52 is: 172,716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,588.97 : 256,322.60 = 125,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,588.97/256,322.60 = 125,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,588.97x = 256,322.60 × 125,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,588.97x = 32,054,299,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054,299,708.15/185,588.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,716.62

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