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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,209.99, 254,335.51 and 135,817.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,209.99, 254,335.51 and 135,817.75 is: 187,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,209.99 : 254,335.51 = 135,817.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,209.99/254,335.51 = 135,817.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,209.99x = 254,335.51 × 135,817.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,209.99x = 34,543,276,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543,276,713.30/184,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,521.19

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