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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,137.94, 275,011.72 and 123,549.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,137.94, 275,011.72 and 123,549.94 is: 185,530.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,137.94 : 275,011.72 = 123,549.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,137.94/275,011.72 = 123,549.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,137.94x = 275,011.72 × 123,549.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,137.94x = 33,977,681,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977,681,505.30/183,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,530.54

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