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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,588.38, 254,795.25 and 108,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,588.38, 254,795.25 and 108,132 is: 149,259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,588.38 : 254,795.25 = 108,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,588.38/254,795.25 = 108,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,588.38x = 254,795.25 × 108,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,588.38x = 27,551,519,973
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,551,519,973/184,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,259.23

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