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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,188.52, 251,324.58 and 148,234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,188.52, 251,324.58 and 148,234.94 is: 204,486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,188.52 : 251,324.58 = 148,234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,188.52/251,324.58 = 148,234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,188.52x = 251,324.58 × 148,234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,188.52x = 37,255,084,036.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,255,084,036.83/182,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,486.45

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