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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,846.08, 254,786.72 and 144,488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,846.08, 254,786.72 and 144,488.64 is: 199,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,846.08 : 254,786.72 = 144,488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,846.08/254,786.72 = 144,488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,846.08x = 254,786.72 × 144,488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,846.08x = 36,813,786,662.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,813,786,662.86/184,846.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,159.14

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