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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,522.52, 275,097.90 and 124,364.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,522.52, 275,097.90 and 124,364.20 is: 186,420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,522.52 : 275,097.90 = 124,364.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,522.52/275,097.90 = 124,364.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,522.52x = 275,097.90 × 124,364.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,522.52x = 34,212,330,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,212,330,255.18/183,522.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,420.34

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