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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,183.98, 275,227.51 and 138,292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,183.98, 275,227.51 and 138,292.50 is: 206,651.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,183.98 : 275,227.51 = 138,292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,183.98/275,227.51 = 138,292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,183.98x = 275,227.51 × 138,292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,183.98x = 38,061,899,735.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,061,899,735.21/184,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,651.52

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