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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,273.22, 251,554.41 and 110,636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,273.22, 251,554.41 and 110,636.82 is: 152,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,273.22 : 251,554.41 = 110,636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,273.22/251,554.41 = 110,636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,273.22x = 251,554.41 × 110,636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,273.22x = 27,831,179,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,831,179,979.38/182,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,689.35

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