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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,506.69, 253,122.62 and 132,594.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,506.69, 253,122.62 and 132,594.18 is: 182,895.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,506.69 : 253,122.62 = 132,594.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,506.69/253,122.62 = 132,594.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,506.69x = 253,122.62 × 132,594.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,506.69x = 33,562,585,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,562,585,575.38/183,506.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,895.71

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