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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,215.97, 274,417.94 and 140,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,215.97, 274,417.94 and 140,783.72 is: 210,863.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,215.97 : 274,417.94 = 140,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,215.97/274,417.94 = 140,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,215.97x = 274,417.94 × 140,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,215.97x = 38,633,577,407.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633,577,407.81/183,215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,863.59

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