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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,851.03, 256,331.73 and 125,325.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,851.03, 256,331.73 and 125,325.82 is: 172,853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,851.03 : 256,331.73 = 125,325.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,851.03/256,331.73 = 125,325.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,851.03x = 256,331.73 × 125,325.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,851.03x = 32,124,984,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,124,984,254.27/185,851.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,853.41

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