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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,193.88, 251,445.35 and 136,173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,193.88, 251,445.35 and 136,173.46 is: 187,932.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,193.88 : 251,445.35 = 136,173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,193.88/251,445.35 = 136,173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,193.88x = 251,445.35 × 136,173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,193.88x = 34,240,183,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,240,183,310.41/182,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,932.68

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