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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,639.72, 254,151.36 and 179,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,639.72, 254,151.36 and 179,221.92 is: 248,037.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,639.72 : 254,151.36 = 179,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,639.72/254,151.36 = 179,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,639.72x = 254,151.36 × 179,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,639.72x = 45,549,494,709.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,549,494,709.81/183,639.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,037.27

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