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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,368.60, 278,052.90 and 125,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,368.60, 278,052.90 and 125,882.20 is: 188,823.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,368.60 : 278,052.90 = 125,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,368.60/278,052.90 = 125,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,368.60x = 278,052.90 × 125,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,368.60x = 35,001,910,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001,910,768.38/185,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,823.30

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