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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,457.60, 251,773.62 and 125,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,457.60, 251,773.62 and 125,145.88 is: 172,689.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,457.60 : 251,773.62 = 125,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,457.60/251,773.62 = 125,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,457.60x = 251,773.62 × 125,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,457.60x = 31,508,430,136.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,508,430,136.95/182,457.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,689.06

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