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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,637.39, 272,320.35 and 125,316.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,637.39, 272,320.35 and 125,316.79 is: 187,881.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,637.39 : 272,320.35 = 125,316.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,637.39/272,320.35 = 125,316.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,637.39x = 272,320.35 × 125,316.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,637.39x = 34,126,312,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,126,312,113.68/181,637.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,881.54

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