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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,275.20, 273,664.56 and 125,976.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,275.20, 273,664.56 and 125,976.48 is: 189,138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,275.20 : 273,664.56 = 125,976.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,275.20/273,664.56 = 125,976.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,275.20x = 273,664.56 × 125,976.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,275.20x = 34,475,297,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475,297,969.55/182,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,138.72

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