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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,271.76, 251,659.40 and 117,897.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,271.76, 251,659.40 and 117,897.04 is: 162,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,271.76 : 251,659.40 = 117,897.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,271.76/251,659.40 = 117,897.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,271.76x = 251,659.40 × 117,897.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,271.76x = 29,669,898,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669,898,348.18/182,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,778.36

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