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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.26, 251,660.09 and 117,897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.26, 251,660.09 and 117,897.54 is: 162,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.26 : 251,660.09 = 117,897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.26/251,660.09 = 117,897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.26x = 251,660.09 × 117,897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.26x = 29,670,105,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,105,527.18/182,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,779.05

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