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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,791.10, 275,686.65 and 137,135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,791.10, 275,686.65 and 137,135.10 is: 205,702.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,791.10 : 275,686.65 = 137,135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,791.10/275,686.65 = 137,135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,791.10x = 275,686.65 × 137,135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,791.10x = 37,806,316,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,806,316,316.42/183,791.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,702.65

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