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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,131.36, 251,192.72 and 152,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,131.36, 251,192.72 and 152,947.04 is: 210,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,131.36 : 251,192.72 = 152,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,131.36/251,192.72 = 152,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,131.36x = 251,192.72 × 152,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,131.36x = 38,419,182,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,419,182,993.55/182,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,942.16

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