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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,160.36, 252,173.82 and 142,822.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,160.36, 252,173.82 and 142,822.36 is: 196,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,160.36 : 252,173.82 = 142,822.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,160.36/252,173.82 = 142,822.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,160.36x = 252,173.82 × 142,822.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,160.36x = 36,016,060,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016,060,102.62/183,160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,636.76

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