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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,149.14, 276,222.92 and 51,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,149.14, 276,222.92 and 51,029 is: 76,543.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,149.14 : 276,222.92 = 51,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,149.14/276,222.92 = 51,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,149.14x = 276,222.92 × 51,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,149.14x = 14,095,379,384.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095,379,384.68/184,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,543.28

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