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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,499, 272,498.80 and 125,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,499, 272,498.80 and 125,205.62 is: 187,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,499 : 272,498.80 = 125,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,499/272,498.80 = 125,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,499x = 272,498.80 × 125,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,499x = 34,118,381,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118,381,203.26/181,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,981.10

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