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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,780.60, 275,670.90 and 138,874.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,780.60, 275,670.90 and 138,874.20 is: 208,311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,780.60 : 275,670.90 = 138,874.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,780.60/275,670.90 = 138,874.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,780.60x = 275,670.90 × 138,874.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,780.60x = 38,283,575,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,283,575,700.78/183,780.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,311.30

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