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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,178.66, 251,426.25 and 110,561.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,178.66, 251,426.25 and 110,561.70 is: 152,587.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,178.66 : 251,426.25 = 110,561.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,178.66/251,426.25 = 110,561.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,178.66x = 251,426.25 × 110,561.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,178.66x = 27,798,113,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798,113,624.63/182,178.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,587.10

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