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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186,367.95, 257,009.72 and 125,252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186,367.95, 257,009.72 and 125,252.19 is: 172,728.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186,367.95 : 257,009.72 = 125,252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186,367.95/257,009.72 = 125,252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186,367.95x = 257,009.72 × 125,252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186,367.95x = 32,191,029,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,191,029,655.03/186,367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,728.36

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