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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,242.14, 251,358.33 and 133,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,242.14, 251,358.33 and 133,828.80 is: 184,584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,242.14 : 251,358.33 = 133,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,242.14/251,358.33 = 133,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,242.14x = 251,358.33 × 133,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,242.14x = 33,638,983,673.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,638,983,673.90/182,242.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,584.00

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