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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,174.32, 251,252.04 and 152,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,174.32, 251,252.04 and 152,990.20 is: 211,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,174.32 : 251,252.04 = 152,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,174.32/251,252.04 = 152,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,174.32x = 251,252.04 × 152,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,174.32x = 38,439,099,850.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,439,099,850.01/182,174.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,001.75

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