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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,636.89, 272,319.60 and 125,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,636.89, 272,319.60 and 125,316.29 is: 187,880.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,636.89 : 272,319.60 = 125,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,636.89/272,319.60 = 125,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,636.89x = 272,319.60 × 125,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,636.89x = 34,126,081,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,081,390.92/181,636.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,880.78

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