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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,204.85, 251,399.91 and 110,583.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,204.85, 251,399.91 and 110,583.21 is: 152,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,204.85 : 251,399.91 = 110,583.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,204.85/251,399.91 = 110,583.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,204.85x = 251,399.91 × 110,583.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,204.85x = 27,800,609,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,609,041.51/182,204.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,578.86

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