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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,541.23, 275,253.52 and 124,754.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,541.23, 275,253.52 and 124,754.67 is: 187,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,541.23 : 275,253.52 = 124,754.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,541.23/275,253.52 = 124,754.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,541.23x = 275,253.52 × 124,754.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,541.23x = 34,339,162,053.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,162,053.94/183,541.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,092.36

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