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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,237.96, 256,829.70 and 125,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,237.96, 256,829.70 and 125,122.22 is: 172,548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,237.96 : 256,829.70 = 125,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,237.96/256,829.70 = 125,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,237.96x = 256,829.70 × 125,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,237.96x = 32,135,102,225.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,135,102,225.93/186,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,548.62

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