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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,240.66, 251,523.96 and 117,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,240.66, 251,523.96 and 117,788.96 is: 162,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,240.66 : 251,523.96 = 117,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,240.66/251,523.96 = 117,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,240.66x = 251,523.96 × 117,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,240.66x = 29,626,745,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626,745,663.48/182,240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,569.35

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