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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,269.60, 251,158.80 and 134,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,269.60, 251,158.80 and 134,447.20 is: 185,261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,269.60 : 251,158.80 = 134,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,269.60/251,158.80 = 134,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,269.60x = 251,158.80 × 134,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,269.60x = 33,767,597,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,767,597,415.36/182,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,261.82

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