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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,893.41, 252,479.22 and 137,588.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,893.41, 252,479.22 and 137,588.67 is: 189,937.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,893.41 : 252,479.22 = 137,588.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,893.41/252,479.22 = 137,588.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,893.41x = 252,479.22 × 137,588.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,893.41x = 34,738,280,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738,280,082.44/182,893.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,937.30

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