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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,543.95, 253,337.22 and 125,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,543.95, 253,337.22 and 125,424.22 is: 173,117.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,543.95 : 253,337.22 = 125,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,543.95/253,337.22 = 125,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,543.95x = 253,337.22 × 125,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,543.95x = 31,774,622,588.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,774,622,588.35/183,543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,117.25

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