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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,363.45, 257,003.51 and 125,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,363.45, 257,003.51 and 125,247.69 is: 172,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,363.45 : 257,003.51 = 125,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,363.45/257,003.51 = 125,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,363.45x = 257,003.51 × 125,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,363.45x = 32,189,095,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,189,095,323.15/186,363.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,722.15

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