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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,450.56, 251,924.16 and 139,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,450.56, 251,924.16 and 139,941.76 is: 193,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,450.56 : 251,924.16 = 139,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,450.56/251,924.16 = 139,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,450.56x = 251,924.16 × 139,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,450.56x = 35,254,710,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,254,710,336.92/182,450.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,228.84

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