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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,261.22, 253,054.51 and 137,860.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,261.22, 253,054.51 and 137,860.52 is: 190,363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,261.22 : 253,054.51 = 137,860.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,261.22/253,054.51 = 137,860.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,261.22x = 253,054.51 × 137,860.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,261.22x = 34,886,224,727.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,886,224,727.02/183,261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,363.38

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