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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,187.72, 251,449.80 and 134,579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,187.72, 251,449.80 and 134,579.16 is: 185,741.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,187.72 : 251,449.80 = 134,579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,187.72/251,449.80 = 134,579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,187.72x = 251,449.80 × 134,579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,187.72x = 33,839,902,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839,902,866.17/182,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,741.95

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