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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,192.14, 251,314.92 and 117,560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,192.14, 251,314.92 and 117,560.22 is: 162,161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,192.14 : 251,314.92 = 117,560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,192.14/251,314.92 = 117,560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,192.14x = 251,314.92 × 117,560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,192.14x = 29,544,637,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544,637,284.48/182,192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,161.98

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