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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,403.60, 273,605.40 and 125,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,403.60, 273,605.40 and 125,322.90 is: 187,984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,403.60 : 273,605.40 = 125,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,403.60/273,605.40 = 125,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,403.60x = 273,605.40 × 125,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,403.60x = 34,289,022,183.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,022,183.66/182,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,984.35

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