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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,759.14, 256,426.08 and 125,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,759.14, 256,426.08 and 125,411.52 is: 173,120.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,759.14 : 256,426.08 = 125,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,759.14/256,426.08 = 125,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,759.14x = 256,426.08 × 125,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,759.14x = 32,158,783,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,158,783,505.85/185,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,120.87

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