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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,846.02, 271,213.63 and 125,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,846.02, 271,213.63 and 125,044.72 is: 187,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,846.02 : 271,213.63 = 125,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,846.02/271,213.63 = 125,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,846.02x = 271,213.63 × 125,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,846.02x = 33,913,831,432.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,913,831,432.89/180,846.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,528.77

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