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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.12, 251,204.52 and 110,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.12, 251,204.52 and 110,406.16 is: 152,368.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.12 : 251,204.52 = 110,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.12/251,204.52 = 110,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.12x = 251,204.52 × 110,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.12x = 27,734,526,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,526,427.84/182,023.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,368.15

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