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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,211.32, 248,637 and 125,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,211.32, 248,637 and 125,762.04 is: 173,513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,211.32 : 248,637 = 125,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,211.32/248,637 = 125,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,211.32x = 248,637 × 125,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,211.32x = 31,269,096,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269,096,339.48/180,211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,513.50

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