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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,179.90, 276,010.65 and 136,422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,179.90, 276,010.65 and 136,422.30 is: 204,441.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,179.90 : 276,010.65 = 136,422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,179.90/276,010.65 = 136,422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,179.90x = 276,010.65 × 136,422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,179.90x = 37,654,007,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,654,007,697.50/184,179.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,441.46

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