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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,761.08, 256,561.06 and 125,227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,761.08, 256,561.06 and 125,227.72 is: 172,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,761.08 : 256,561.06 = 125,227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,761.08/256,561.06 = 125,227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,761.08x = 256,561.06 × 125,227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,761.08x = 32,128,556,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,556,584.58/185,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,956.34

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