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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,154.22, 251,390.89 and 136,133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,154.22, 251,390.89 and 136,133.93 is: 187,878.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,154.22 : 251,390.89 = 136,133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,154.22/251,390.89 = 136,133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,154.22x = 251,390.89 × 136,133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,154.22x = 34,222,830,620.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,222,830,620.54/182,154.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,878.33

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