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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,140.88, 254,257.42 and 143,784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,140.88, 254,257.42 and 143,784.66 is: 198,534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,140.88 : 254,257.42 = 143,784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,140.88/254,257.42 = 143,784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,140.88x = 254,257.42 × 143,784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,140.88x = 36,558,316,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,558,316,687.18/184,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,534.50

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