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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,349.52, 273,421.68 and 125,490.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,349.52, 273,421.68 and 125,490.22 is: 188,164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,349.52 : 273,421.68 = 125,490.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,349.52/273,421.68 = 125,490.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,349.52x = 273,421.68 × 125,490.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,349.52x = 34,311,746,775.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,311,746,775.97/182,349.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,164.72

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