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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,466.29, 253,186.14 and 137,444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,466.29, 253,186.14 and 137,444.41 is: 189,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,466.29 : 253,186.14 = 137,444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,466.29/253,186.14 = 137,444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,466.29x = 253,186.14 × 137,444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,466.29x = 34,799,019,202.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799,019,202.97/183,466.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,675.28

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