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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,327.96, 252,519.35 and 129,519.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,327.96, 252,519.35 and 129,519.57 is: 178,402.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,327.96 : 252,519.35 = 129,519.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,327.96/252,519.35 = 129,519.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,327.96x = 252,519.35 × 129,519.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,327.96x = 32,706,196,981.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706,196,981.08/183,327.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,402.67

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