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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,696.72, 251,892.06 and 139,728.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,696.72, 251,892.06 and 139,728.92 is: 192,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,696.72 : 251,892.06 = 139,728.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,696.72/251,892.06 = 139,728.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,696.72x = 251,892.06 × 139,728.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,696.72x = 35,196,605,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,196,605,500.38/182,696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,650.45

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