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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,189.52, 251,230.78 and 156,782.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,189.52, 251,230.78 and 156,782.06 is: 216,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,189.52 : 251,230.78 = 156,782.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,189.52/251,230.78 = 156,782.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,189.52x = 251,230.78 × 156,782.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,189.52x = 39,388,479,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,388,479,223.81/182,189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,195.09

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