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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,051.96, 251,320.86 and 141,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,051.96, 251,320.86 and 141,125.68 is: 194,822.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,051.96 : 251,320.86 = 141,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,051.96/251,320.86 = 141,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,051.96x = 251,320.86 × 141,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,051.96x = 35,467,825,303.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,467,825,303.45/182,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,822.54

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