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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,159.16, 274,406.52 and 135,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,159.16, 274,406.52 and 135,246.38 is: 202,624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,159.16 : 274,406.52 = 135,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,159.16/274,406.52 = 135,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,159.16x = 274,406.52 × 135,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,159.16x = 37,112,488,478.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,112,488,478.40/183,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,624.26

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