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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,187.64, 251,228.14 and 156,780.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,187.64, 251,228.14 and 156,780.16 is: 216,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,187.64 : 251,228.14 = 156,780.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,187.64/251,228.14 = 156,780.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,187.64x = 251,228.14 × 156,780.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,187.64x = 39,387,587,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,387,587,985.70/182,187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,192.43

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