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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,598.56, 275,886.23 and 134,783.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,598.56, 275,886.23 and 134,783.56 is: 201,436.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,598.56 : 275,886.23 = 134,783.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,598.56/275,886.23 = 134,783.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,598.56x = 275,886.23 × 134,783.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,598.56x = 37,184,928,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,184,928,234.38/184,598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,436.72

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