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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,140.32, 251,205.12 and 152,956.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,140.32, 251,205.12 and 152,956.20 is: 210,954.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,140.32 : 251,205.12 = 152,956.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,140.32/251,205.12 = 152,956.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,140.32x = 251,205.12 × 152,956.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,140.32x = 38,423,380,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,423,380,575.74/182,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,954.83

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