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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,889.63, 252,473.99 and 137,584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,889.63, 252,473.99 and 137,584.90 is: 189,932.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,889.63 : 252,473.99 = 137,584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,889.63/252,473.99 = 137,584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,889.63x = 252,473.99 × 137,584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,889.63x = 34,736,608,294.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,736,608,294.42/182,889.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,932.08

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