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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,245.61, 251,363.13 and 133,832.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,245.61, 251,363.13 and 133,832.36 is: 184,588.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,245.61 : 251,363.13 = 133,832.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,245.61/251,363.13 = 133,832.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,245.61x = 251,363.13 × 133,832.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,245.61x = 33,640,520,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,640,520,904.89/182,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,588.92

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