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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,198.41, 274,391.60 and 140,766.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,198.41, 274,391.60 and 140,766.15 is: 210,837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,198.41 : 274,391.60 = 140,766.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,198.41/274,391.60 = 140,766.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,198.41x = 274,391.60 × 140,766.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,198.41x = 38,625,049,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625,049,124.34/183,198.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,837.25

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