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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,111.65, 253,743.75 and 136,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,111.65, 253,743.75 and 136,281.96 is: 187,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,111.65 : 253,743.75 = 136,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,111.65/253,743.75 = 136,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,111.65x = 253,743.75 × 136,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,111.65x = 34,580,695,587.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580,695,587.75/184,111.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,824.59

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