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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,516.47, 275,088.72 and 124,358.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,516.47, 275,088.72 and 124,358.12 is: 186,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,516.47 : 275,088.72 = 124,358.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,516.47/275,088.72 = 124,358.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,516.47x = 275,088.72 × 124,358.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,516.47x = 34,209,516,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209,516,052.41/183,516.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,411.15

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