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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,540.10, 275,251.83 and 124,753.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,540.10, 275,251.83 and 124,753.54 is: 187,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,540.10 : 275,251.83 = 124,753.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,540.10/275,251.83 = 124,753.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,540.10x = 275,251.83 × 124,753.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,540.10x = 34,338,640,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338,640,183.98/183,540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,090.67

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