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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.60, 251,142.24 and 134,435.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.60, 251,142.24 and 134,435.20 is: 185,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.60 : 251,142.24 = 134,435.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.60/251,142.24 = 134,435.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.60x = 251,142.24 × 134,435.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.60x = 33,762,357,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,762,357,262.85/182,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,245.26

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