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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,251.16, 274,481.82 and 123,759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,251.16, 274,481.82 and 123,759.72 is: 185,372.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,251.16 : 274,481.82 = 123,759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,251.16/274,481.82 = 123,759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,251.16x = 274,481.82 × 123,759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,251.16x = 33,969,793,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969,793,188.29/183,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,372.87

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