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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,554.81, 251,875.73 and 125,208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,554.81, 251,875.73 and 125,208.33 is: 172,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,554.81 : 251,875.73 = 125,208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,554.81/251,875.73 = 125,208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,554.81x = 251,875.73 × 125,208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,554.81x = 31,536,939,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,536,939,601.82/182,554.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,753.26

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