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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,293.62, 251,498.75 and 113,378.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,293.62, 251,498.75 and 113,378.55 is: 156,421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,293.62 : 251,498.75 = 113,378.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,293.62/251,498.75 = 113,378.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,293.62x = 251,498.75 × 113,378.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,293.62x = 28,514,563,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514,563,034.92/182,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,421.07

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