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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,017.13, 251,201.42 and 135,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,017.13, 251,201.42 and 135,996.92 is: 187,689.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,017.13 : 251,201.42 = 135,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,017.13/251,201.42 = 135,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,017.13x = 251,201.42 × 135,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,017.13x = 34,162,620,348.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162,620,348.64/182,017.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,689.04

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