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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,250.08, 252,867.83 and 125,939.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,250.08, 252,867.83 and 125,939.75 is: 173,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,250.08 : 252,867.83 = 125,939.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,250.08/252,867.83 = 125,939.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,250.08x = 252,867.83 × 125,939.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,250.08x = 31,846,109,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,846,109,399.20/183,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,784.97

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