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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,942.72, 274,412.51 and 142,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,942.72, 274,412.51 and 142,995.31 is: 214,491.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,942.72 : 274,412.51 = 142,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,942.72/274,412.51 = 142,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,942.72x = 274,412.51 × 142,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,942.72x = 39,239,701,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,701,070.55/182,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,491.73

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