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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,270.82, 251,247.27 and 124,810.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,270.82, 251,247.27 and 124,810.80 is: 172,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,270.82 : 251,247.27 = 124,810.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,270.82/251,247.27 = 124,810.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,270.82x = 251,247.27 × 124,810.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,270.82x = 31,358,372,766.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,358,372,766.52/182,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,042.75

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