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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,173.32, 251,250.66 and 152,989.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,173.32, 251,250.66 and 152,989.20 is: 211,000.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,173.32 : 251,250.66 = 152,989.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,173.32/251,250.66 = 152,989.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,173.32x = 251,250.66 × 152,989.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,173.32x = 38,438,637,472.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438,637,472.87/182,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,000.37

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