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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,901.46, 275,325.89 and 124,631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,901.46, 275,325.89 and 124,631.73 is: 186,590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,901.46 : 275,325.89 = 124,631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,901.46/275,325.89 = 124,631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,901.46x = 275,325.89 × 124,631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,901.46x = 34,314,341,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314,341,361.33/183,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,590.92

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