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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,893.05, 252,478.70 and 137,588.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,893.05, 252,478.70 and 137,588.28 is: 189,936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,893.05 : 252,478.70 = 137,588.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,893.05/252,478.70 = 137,588.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,893.05x = 252,478.70 × 137,588.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,893.05x = 34,738,109,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,109,381.69/182,893.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,936.74

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