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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,497.18, 275,059.87 and 124,338.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,497.18, 275,059.87 and 124,338.83 is: 186,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,497.18 : 275,059.87 = 124,338.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,497.18/275,059.87 = 124,338.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,497.18x = 275,059.87 × 124,338.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,497.18x = 34,200,620,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200,620,729.61/183,497.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,382.27

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