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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,256.60, 251,140.86 and 134,434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,256.60, 251,140.86 and 134,434.20 is: 185,243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256.60 : 251,140.86 = 134,434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256.60/251,140.86 = 134,434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256.60x = 251,140.86 × 134,434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256.60x = 33,761,920,601.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761,920,601.41/182,256.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,243.88

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