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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,427.66, 254,204.25 and 130,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,427.66, 254,204.25 and 130,643.66 is: 180,071.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,427.66 : 254,204.25 = 130,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,427.66/254,204.25 = 130,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,427.66x = 254,204.25 × 130,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,427.66x = 33,210,173,607.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,173,607.56/184,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,071.54

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