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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,555.86, 275,275.45 and 124,769.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,555.86, 275,275.45 and 124,769.30 is: 187,114.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,555.86 : 275,275.45 = 124,769.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,555.86/275,275.45 = 124,769.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,555.86x = 275,275.45 × 124,769.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,555.86x = 34,345,925,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345,925,203.69/183,555.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,114.29

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