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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,161.47, 251,413.56 and 134,552.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,161.47, 251,413.56 and 134,552.91 is: 185,705.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,161.47 : 251,413.56 = 134,552.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,161.47/251,413.56 = 134,552.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,161.47x = 251,413.56 × 134,552.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,161.47x = 33,828,426,111.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828,426,111.46/182,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,705.72

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