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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,891.73, 252,476.87 and 137,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,891.73, 252,476.87 and 137,586.96 is: 189,934.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,891.73 : 252,476.87 = 137,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,891.73/252,476.87 = 137,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,891.73x = 252,476.87 × 137,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,891.73x = 34,737,525,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,737,525,357.58/182,891.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,934.92

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