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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,451.56, 251,925.54 and 139,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,451.56, 251,925.54 and 139,942.76 is: 193,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,451.56 : 251,925.54 = 139,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,451.56/251,925.54 = 139,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,451.56x = 251,925.54 × 139,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,451.56x = 35,255,155,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,255,155,382.09/182,451.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,230.22

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