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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,825.63, 275,974.58 and 141,732.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,825.63, 275,974.58 and 141,732.45 is: 212,780.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,825.63 : 275,974.58 = 141,732.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,825.63/275,974.58 = 141,732.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,825.63x = 275,974.58 × 141,732.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,825.63x = 39,114,553,715.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,114,553,715.45/183,825.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,780.74

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