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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,408.93, 274,706.97 and 140,976.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,408.93, 274,706.97 and 140,976.57 is: 211,152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,408.93 : 274,706.97 = 140,976.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,408.93/274,706.97 = 140,976.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,408.93x = 274,706.97 × 140,976.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,408.93x = 38,727,246,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,727,246,385.69/183,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,152.46

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