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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,014.60, 271,521.90 and 125,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,014.60, 271,521.90 and 125,027.40 is: 187,541.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,014.60 : 271,521.90 = 125,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,014.60/271,521.90 = 125,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,014.60x = 271,521.90 × 125,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,014.60x = 33,947,677,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,947,677,200.06/181,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,541.10

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