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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,140.32, 251,371.56 and 110,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,140.32, 251,371.56 and 110,514.72 is: 152,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,140.32 : 251,371.56 = 110,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,140.32/251,371.56 = 110,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,140.32x = 251,371.56 × 110,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,140.32x = 27,780,257,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,257,569.36/182,140.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,521.19

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