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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,337.10, 272,005.65 and 125,349.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,337.10, 272,005.65 and 125,349.90 is: 188,024.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,337.10 : 272,005.65 = 125,349.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,337.10/272,005.65 = 125,349.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,337.10x = 272,005.65 × 125,349.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,337.10x = 34,095,881,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095,881,026.94/181,337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,024.85

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