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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,745, 254,948.10 and 134,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,745, 254,948.10 and 134,486.12 is: 185,590.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,745 : 254,948.10 = 134,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,745/254,948.10 = 134,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,745x = 254,948.10 × 134,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,745x = 34,286,980,770.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,286,980,770.37/184,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,590.85

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