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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,794.08, 256,237.92 and 125,355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,794.08, 256,237.92 and 125,355.04 is: 172,883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,794.08 : 256,237.92 = 125,355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,794.08/256,237.92 = 125,355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,794.08x = 256,237.92 × 125,355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,794.08x = 32,120,714,711.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,120,714,711.12/185,794.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,883.41

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