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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,760.70, 256,428.24 and 125,413.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,760.70, 256,428.24 and 125,413.09 is: 173,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,760.70 : 256,428.24 = 125,413.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,760.70/256,428.24 = 125,413.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,760.70x = 256,428.24 × 125,413.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,760.70x = 32,159,456,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,456,659.52/185,760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,123.04

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