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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,359.03, 251,771.04 and 125,094.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,359.03, 251,771.04 and 125,094.28 is: 172,709.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,359.03 : 251,771.04 = 125,094.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,359.03/251,771.04 = 125,094.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,359.03x = 251,771.04 × 125,094.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,359.03x = 31,495,116,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495,116,973.65/182,359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,709.39

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