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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,594.89, 251,962.48 and 125,283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,594.89, 251,962.48 and 125,283.55 is: 172,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,594.89 : 251,962.48 = 125,283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,594.89/251,962.48 = 125,283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,594.89x = 251,962.48 × 125,283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,594.89x = 31,566,753,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566,753,961.20/182,594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,878.63

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