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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,595.89, 251,963.86 and 125,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,595.89, 251,963.86 and 125,284.55 is: 172,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,595.89 : 251,963.86 = 125,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,595.89/251,963.86 = 125,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,595.89x = 251,963.86 × 125,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,595.89x = 31,567,178,816.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,567,178,816.36/182,595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,880.01

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