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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,666.27, 253,226.60 and 140,696.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,666.27, 253,226.60 and 140,696.67 is: 193,983.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,666.27 : 253,226.60 = 140,696.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,666.27/253,226.60 = 140,696.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,666.27x = 253,226.60 × 140,696.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,666.27x = 35,628,138,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,628,138,671.94/183,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,983.03

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