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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,259.60, 251,145 and 134,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,259.60, 251,145 and 134,437.20 is: 185,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,259.60 : 251,145 = 134,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,259.60/251,145 = 134,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,259.60x = 251,145 × 134,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,259.60x = 33,763,230,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,763,230,594.00/182,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,248.02

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