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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,271.60, 251,161.56 and 134,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,271.60, 251,161.56 and 134,449.20 is: 185,264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,271.60 : 251,161.56 = 134,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,271.60/251,161.56 = 134,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,271.60x = 251,161.56 × 134,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,271.60x = 33,768,470,812.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768,470,812.75/182,271.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,264.58

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