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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,637.08, 272,319.88 and 125,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,637.08, 272,319.88 and 125,316.48 is: 187,881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,637.08 : 272,319.88 = 125,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,637.08/272,319.88 = 125,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,637.08x = 272,319.88 × 125,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,637.08x = 34,126,167,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,167,696.10/181,637.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,881.06

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