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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,152.68, 251,439.96 and 136,961.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,152.68, 251,439.96 and 136,961.91 is: 189,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,152.68 : 251,439.96 = 136,961.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,152.68/251,439.96 = 136,961.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,152.68x = 251,439.96 × 136,961.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,152.68x = 34,437,697,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437,697,171.92/182,152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,059.51

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