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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,183.48, 275,226.76 and 138,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,183.48, 275,226.76 and 138,292 is: 206,650.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,183.48 : 275,226.76 = 138,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,183.48/275,226.76 = 138,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,183.48x = 275,226.76 × 138,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,183.48x = 38,061,659,093.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061,659,093.92/184,183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,650.78

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