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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,232.92, 251,473.38 and 134,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,232.92, 251,473.38 and 134,468.84 is: 185,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,232.92 : 251,473.38 = 134,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,232.92/251,473.38 = 134,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,232.92x = 251,473.38 × 134,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,232.92x = 33,815,333,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,815,333,699.48/182,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,561.06

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