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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,889.06, 256,737.60 and 125,355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,889.06, 256,737.60 and 125,355.06 is: 173,132.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,889.06 : 256,737.60 = 125,355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,889.06/256,737.60 = 125,355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,889.06x = 256,737.60 × 125,355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,889.06x = 32,183,357,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,357,252.26/185,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,132.07

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