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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,541.48, 275,253.89 and 124,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,541.48, 275,253.89 and 124,754.92 is: 187,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,541.48 : 275,253.89 = 124,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,541.48/275,253.89 = 124,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,541.48x = 275,253.89 × 124,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,541.48x = 34,339,277,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,277,026.64/183,541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,092.73

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