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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,766.64, 256,436.42 and 125,419.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,766.64, 256,436.42 and 125,419.04 is: 173,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,766.64 : 256,436.42 = 125,419.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,766.64/256,436.42 = 125,419.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,766.64x = 256,436.42 × 125,419.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,766.64x = 32,162,009,617.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162,009,617.44/185,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,131.24

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