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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,538.10, 275,248.83 and 124,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,538.10, 275,248.83 and 124,751.54 is: 187,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,538.10 : 275,248.83 = 124,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,538.10/275,248.83 = 124,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,538.10x = 275,248.83 × 124,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,538.10x = 34,337,716,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,337,716,581.64/183,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,087.67

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