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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,177.96, 254,308.62 and 143,821.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,177.96, 254,308.62 and 143,821.72 is: 198,585.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,177.96 : 254,308.62 = 143,821.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,177.96/254,308.62 = 143,821.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,177.96x = 254,308.62 × 143,821.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,177.96x = 36,575,103,139.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575,103,139.23/184,177.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,585.67

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