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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,056.38, 275,004.62 and 129,879.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,056.38, 275,004.62 and 129,879.48 is: 195,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,056.38 : 275,004.62 = 129,879.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,056.38/275,004.62 = 129,879.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,056.38x = 275,004.62 × 129,879.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,056.38x = 35,717,457,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,717,457,043.20/183,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,117.25

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