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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,145.30, 251,477.64 and 124,879.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,145.30, 251,477.64 and 124,879.92 is: 172,414.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,145.30 : 251,477.64 = 124,879.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,145.30/251,477.64 = 124,879.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,145.30x = 251,477.64 × 124,879.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,145.30x = 31,404,507,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,404,507,564.99/182,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,414.59

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