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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,256.38, 251,350.09 and 114,280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,256.38, 251,350.09 and 114,280.77 is: 157,604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,256.38 : 251,350.09 = 114,280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,256.38/251,350.09 = 114,280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,256.38x = 251,350.09 × 114,280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,256.38x = 28,724,482,481.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724,482,481.63/182,256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,604.81

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