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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,550.36, 275,267.20 and 124,763.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,550.36, 275,267.20 and 124,763.80 is: 187,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,550.36 : 275,267.20 = 124,763.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,550.36/275,267.20 = 124,763.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,550.36x = 275,267.20 × 124,763.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,550.36x = 34,343,381,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,343,381,887.36/183,550.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,106.04

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