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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,228.20, 276,342.30 and 137,572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,228.20, 276,342.30 and 137,572.20 is: 206,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,228.20 : 276,342.30 = 137,572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,228.20/276,342.30 = 137,572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,228.20x = 276,342.30 × 137,572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,228.20x = 38,017,018,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,017,018,164.06/184,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,358.30

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