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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,070.24, 253,390.08 and 136,233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,070.24, 253,390.08 and 136,233.44 is: 187,538.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,070.24 : 253,390.08 = 136,233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,070.24/253,390.08 = 136,233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,070.24x = 253,390.08 × 136,233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,070.24x = 34,520,202,260.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520,202,260.28/184,070.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,538.20

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