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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,235.30, 272,478.15 and 134,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,235.30, 272,478.15 and 134,996.10 is: 201,846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,235.30 : 272,478.15 = 134,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,235.30/272,478.15 = 134,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,235.30x = 272,478.15 × 134,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,235.30x = 36,783,487,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,783,487,585.22/182,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,846.12

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