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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,007.28, 251,298.12 and 127,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,007.28, 251,298.12 and 127,674.96 is: 176,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,007.28 : 251,298.12 = 127,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,007.28/251,298.12 = 127,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,007.28x = 251,298.12 × 127,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,007.28x = 32,084,477,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,084,477,419.08/182,007.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,281.29

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