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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,669.48, 256,130.70 and 125,163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,669.48, 256,130.70 and 125,163.56 is: 172,662.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,669.48 : 256,130.70 = 125,163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,669.48/256,130.70 = 125,163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,669.48x = 256,130.70 × 125,163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,669.48x = 32,058,230,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,058,230,237.29/185,669.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,662.90

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