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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,218.61, 251,353.43 and 141,868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,218.61, 251,353.43 and 141,868.46 is: 195,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,218.61 : 251,353.43 = 141,868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,218.61/251,353.43 = 141,868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,218.61x = 251,353.43 × 141,868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,218.61x = 35,659,124,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,659,124,480.87/182,218.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,694.19

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