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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,215.17, 274,416.72 and 140,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,215.17, 274,416.72 and 140,782.91 is: 210,862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,215.17 : 274,416.72 = 140,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,215.17/274,416.72 = 140,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,215.17x = 274,416.72 × 140,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,215.17x = 38,633,184,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633,184,394.26/183,215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,862.37

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