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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,213.35, 251,571.50 and 114,323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,213.35, 251,571.50 and 114,323.47 is: 157,839.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,213.35 : 251,571.50 = 114,323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,213.35/251,571.50 = 114,323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,213.35x = 251,571.50 × 114,323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,213.35x = 28,760,526,833.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,760,526,833.11/182,213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,839.84

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