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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,358.03, 251,769.66 and 125,093.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,358.03, 251,769.66 and 125,093.28 is: 172,708.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,358.03 : 251,769.66 = 125,093.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,358.03/251,769.66 = 125,093.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,358.03x = 251,769.66 × 125,093.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,358.03x = 31,494,692,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,494,692,573.88/182,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,708.01

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