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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,733.20, 275,668.56 and 125,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,733.20, 275,668.56 and 125,121.60 is: 187,729.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,733.20 : 275,668.56 = 125,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,733.20/275,668.56 = 125,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,733.20x = 275,668.56 × 125,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,733.20x = 34,492,091,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492,091,296.90/183,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,729.23

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