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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,761.64, 256,429.54 and 125,414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,761.64, 256,429.54 and 125,414.02 is: 173,124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,761.64 : 256,429.54 = 125,414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,761.64/256,429.54 = 125,414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,761.64x = 256,429.54 × 125,414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,761.64x = 32,159,859,458.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,859,458.15/185,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,124.33

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