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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,893.23, 252,478.94 and 137,588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,893.23, 252,478.94 and 137,588.47 is: 189,936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,893.23 : 252,478.94 = 137,588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,893.23/252,478.94 = 137,588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,893.23x = 252,478.94 × 137,588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,893.23x = 34,738,189,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,189,742.68/182,893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,936.99

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