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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,258.58, 273,639.69 and 125,959.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,258.58, 273,639.69 and 125,959.98 is: 189,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,258.58 : 273,639.69 = 125,959.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,258.58/273,639.69 = 125,959.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,258.58x = 273,639.69 × 125,959.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,258.58x = 34,467,649,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,467,649,879.61/182,258.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,114.00

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