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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,175.47, 275,214.81 and 138,284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,175.47, 275,214.81 and 138,284.01 is: 206,638.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,175.47 : 275,214.81 = 138,284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,175.47/275,214.81 = 138,284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,175.47x = 275,214.81 × 138,284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,175.47x = 38,057,808,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057,808,056.75/184,175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,638.85

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