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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,185.64, 251,225.39 and 156,778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,185.64, 251,225.39 and 156,778.16 is: 216,189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,185.64 : 251,225.39 = 156,778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,185.64/251,225.39 = 156,778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,185.64x = 251,225.39 × 156,778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,185.64x = 39,386,653,605.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,386,653,605.59/182,185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,189.68

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