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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,760.08, 256,559.68 and 125,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,760.08, 256,559.68 and 125,226.72 is: 172,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,760.08 : 256,559.68 = 125,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,760.08/256,559.68 = 125,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,760.08x = 256,559.68 × 125,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,760.08x = 32,128,127,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,127,210.65/185,760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,954.96

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