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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,218.98, 251,348.36 and 117,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,218.98, 251,348.36 and 117,663.60 is: 162,302.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,218.98 : 251,348.36 = 117,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,218.98/251,348.36 = 117,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,218.98x = 251,348.36 × 117,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,218.98x = 29,574,552,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574,552,303.38/182,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,302.26

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