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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,592.38, 254,800.77 and 108,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,592.38, 254,800.77 and 108,136 is: 149,264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,592.38 : 254,800.77 = 108,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,592.38/254,800.77 = 108,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,592.38x = 254,800.77 × 108,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,592.38x = 27,553,136,064.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,136,064.72/184,592.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,264.75

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