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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,905.83, 255,101.55 and 136,624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,905.83, 255,101.55 and 136,624.16 is: 188,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,905.83 : 255,101.55 = 136,624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,905.83/255,101.55 = 136,624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,905.83x = 255,101.55 × 136,624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,905.83x = 34,853,034,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853,034,687.25/184,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,490.73

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