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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,794.68, 252,320.08 and 125,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,794.68, 252,320.08 and 125,623.26 is: 173,403.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,794.68 : 252,320.08 = 125,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,794.68/252,320.08 = 125,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,794.68x = 252,320.08 × 125,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,794.68x = 31,697,269,752.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697,269,752.80/182,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,403.68

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