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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,180.22, 251,439.44 and 134,571.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,180.22, 251,439.44 and 134,571.66 is: 185,731.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,180.22 : 251,439.44 = 134,571.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,180.22/251,439.44 = 134,571.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,180.22x = 251,439.44 × 134,571.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,180.22x = 33,836,622,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,836,622,157.41/182,180.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,731.59

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