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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184,906.83, 255,102.93 and 136,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184,906.83, 255,102.93 and 136,625.16 is: 188,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184,906.83 : 255,102.93 = 136,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184,906.83/255,102.93 = 136,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184,906.83x = 255,102.93 × 136,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184,906.83x = 34,853,478,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,853,478,627.72/184,906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,492.11

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