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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,268.76, 251,655.26 and 117,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,268.76, 251,655.26 and 117,894.04 is: 162,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,268.76 : 251,655.26 = 117,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,268.76/251,655.26 = 117,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,268.76x = 251,655.26 × 117,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,268.76x = 29,668,655,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668,655,288.65/182,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,774.22

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