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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,359.53, 251,771.73 and 125,094.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,359.53, 251,771.73 and 125,094.78 is: 172,710.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,359.53 : 251,771.73 = 125,094.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,359.53/251,771.73 = 125,094.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,359.53x = 251,771.73 × 125,094.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,359.53x = 31,495,329,174.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,495,329,174.57/182,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,710.08

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