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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,748, 253,579.44 and 125,726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,748, 253,579.44 and 125,726.44 is: 173,507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,748 : 253,579.44 = 125,726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,748/253,579.44 = 125,726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,748x = 253,579.44 × 125,726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,748x = 31,881,640,248.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,881,640,248.39/183,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,507.41

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