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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,617.69, 251,993.70 and 125,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,617.69, 251,993.70 and 125,306.14 is: 172,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,617.69 : 251,993.70 = 125,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,617.69/251,993.70 = 125,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,617.69x = 251,993.70 × 125,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,617.69x = 31,576,355,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576,355,964.82/182,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,909.63

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