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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,408.91, 277,827.09 and 125,201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,408.91, 277,827.09 and 125,201.43 is: 187,608.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,408.91 : 277,827.09 = 125,201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,408.91/277,827.09 = 125,201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,408.91x = 277,827.09 × 125,201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,408.91x = 34,784,348,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784,348,960.74/185,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,608.83

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