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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,231.42, 251,633.93 and 114,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,231.42, 251,633.93 and 114,361.52 is: 157,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,231.42 : 251,633.93 = 114,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,231.42/251,633.93 = 114,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,231.42x = 251,633.93 × 114,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,231.42x = 28,777,236,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777,236,888.40/182,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,915.89

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