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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,039.32, 250,642.58 and 154,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,039.32, 250,642.58 and 154,761.76 is: 213,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,039.32 : 250,642.58 = 154,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,039.32/250,642.58 = 154,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,039.32x = 250,642.58 × 154,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,039.32x = 38,789,886,811.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,789,886,811.74/182,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,085.21

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