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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,469.30, 251,579.89 and 139,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,469.30, 251,579.89 and 139,502.04 is: 192,338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,469.30 : 251,579.89 = 139,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,469.30/251,579.89 = 139,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,469.30x = 251,579.89 × 139,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,469.30x = 35,095,907,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095,907,877.98/182,469.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,338.70

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