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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,364.78, 251,778.96 and 125,100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,364.78, 251,778.96 and 125,100.04 is: 172,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,364.78 : 251,778.96 = 125,100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,364.78/251,778.96 = 125,100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,364.78x = 251,778.96 × 125,100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,364.78x = 31,497,557,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,497,557,967.16/182,364.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,717.33

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