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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,007.54, 251,013.33 and 118,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,007.54, 251,013.33 and 118,322.10 is: 163,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,007.54 : 251,013.33 = 118,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,007.54/251,013.33 = 118,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,007.54x = 251,013.33 × 118,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,007.54x = 29,700,424,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,424,333.59/182,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,182.38

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