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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,832.32, 256,527.09 and 125,484.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,832.32, 256,527.09 and 125,484.71 is: 173,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,832.32 : 256,527.09 = 125,484.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,832.32/256,527.09 = 125,484.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,832.32x = 256,527.09 × 125,484.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,832.32x = 32,190,226,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,190,226,213.16/185,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,221.90

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