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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,942.97, 274,412.91 and 142,995.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,942.97, 274,412.91 and 142,995.55 is: 214,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,942.97 : 274,412.91 = 142,995.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,942.97/274,412.91 = 142,995.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,942.97x = 274,412.91 × 142,995.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,942.97x = 39,239,826,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,826,129.06/182,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,492.13

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