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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,955.60, 272,933.40 and 124,874.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,955.60, 272,933.40 and 124,874.90 is: 187,312.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,955.60 : 272,933.40 = 124,874.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,955.60/272,933.40 = 124,874.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,955.60x = 272,933.40 × 124,874.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,955.60x = 34,082,531,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,082,531,031.66/181,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,312.35

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