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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,416.23, 274,039.56 and 131,970.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,416.23, 274,039.56 and 131,970.87 is: 198,256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,416.23 : 274,039.56 = 131,970.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,416.23/274,039.56 = 131,970.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,416.23x = 274,039.56 × 131,970.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,416.23x = 36,165,239,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,165,239,147.62/182,416.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,256.70

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