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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,699.72, 275,014.31 and 136,523.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,699.72, 275,014.31 and 136,523.70 is: 204,387.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,699.72 : 275,014.31 = 136,523.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,699.72/275,014.31 = 136,523.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,699.72x = 275,014.31 × 136,523.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,699.72x = 37,545,970,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545,970,471.53/183,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,387.74

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