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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,353.60, 272,030.40 and 125,366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,353.60, 272,030.40 and 125,366.40 is: 188,049.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,353.60 : 272,030.40 = 125,366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,353.60/272,030.40 = 125,366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,353.60x = 272,030.40 × 125,366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,353.60x = 34,103,471,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,103,471,938.56/181,353.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,049.60

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