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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,213.17, 274,413.72 and 140,780.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,213.17, 274,413.72 and 140,780.91 is: 210,859.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,213.17 : 274,413.72 = 140,780.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,213.17/274,413.72 = 140,780.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,213.17x = 274,413.72 × 140,780.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,213.17x = 38,632,213,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,632,213,218.09/183,213.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,859.37

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