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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,993.42, 254,999.16 and 182,630.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,993.42, 254,999.16 and 182,630.39 is: 250,388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,993.42 : 254,999.16 = 182,630.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,993.42/254,999.16 = 182,630.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,993.42x = 254,999.16 × 182,630.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,993.42x = 46,570,595,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,570,595,956.34/185,993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,388.41

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