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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,192.88, 251,443.97 and 136,172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,192.88, 251,443.97 and 136,172.46 is: 187,931.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,192.88 : 251,443.97 = 136,172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,192.88/251,443.97 = 136,172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,192.88x = 251,443.97 × 136,172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,192.88x = 34,239,743,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,239,743,266.20/182,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,931.29

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