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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,209.35, 251,565.98 and 114,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,209.35, 251,565.98 and 114,319.47 is: 157,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,209.35 : 251,565.98 = 114,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,209.35/251,565.98 = 114,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,209.35x = 251,565.98 × 114,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,209.35x = 28,758,888,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,758,888,932.03/182,209.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,834.32

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