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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,056.34, 289,930.14 and 125,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,056.34, 289,930.14 and 125,157 is: 172,747.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,056.34 : 289,930.14 = 125,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,056.34/289,930.14 = 125,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,056.34x = 289,930.14 × 125,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,056.34x = 36,286,786,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,286,786,531.98/210,056.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,747.88

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