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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,781.32, 252,301.72 and 125,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,781.32, 252,301.72 and 125,609.92 is: 173,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,781.32 : 252,301.72 = 125,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,781.32/252,301.72 = 125,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,781.32x = 252,301.72 × 125,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,781.32x = 31,691,598,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,691,598,865.06/182,781.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,385.33

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