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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,399.26, 274,014.07 and 131,953.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,399.26, 274,014.07 and 131,953.88 is: 198,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,399.26 : 274,014.07 = 131,953.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,399.26/274,014.07 = 131,953.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,399.26x = 274,014.07 × 131,953.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,399.26x = 36,157,219,711.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,157,219,711.09/182,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,231.18

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