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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,986.40, 252,606.94 and 137,681.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,986.40, 252,606.94 and 137,681.34 is: 190,064.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,986.40 : 252,606.94 = 137,681.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,986.40/252,606.94 = 137,681.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,986.40x = 252,606.94 × 137,681.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,986.40x = 34,779,261,992.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,779,261,992.50/182,986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,064.74

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