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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,052.96, 251,322.24 and 141,126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,052.96, 251,322.24 and 141,126.68 is: 194,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,052.96 : 251,322.24 = 141,126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,052.96/251,322.24 = 141,126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,052.96x = 251,322.24 × 141,126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,052.96x = 35,468,273,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468,273,341.36/182,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,823.93

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