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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,585.22, 252,289.53 and 140,507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,585.22, 252,289.53 and 140,507.34 is: 194,147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,585.22 : 252,289.53 = 140,507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,585.22/252,289.53 = 140,507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,585.22x = 252,289.53 × 140,507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,585.22x = 35,448,530,770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,448,530,770.15/182,585.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,147.87

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