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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,329.95, 251,608.77 and 114,383.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,329.95, 251,608.77 and 114,383.52 is: 157,845.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,329.95 : 251,608.77 = 114,383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,329.95/251,608.77 = 114,383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,329.95x = 251,608.77 × 114,383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,329.95x = 28,779,896,775.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779,896,775.47/182,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,845.14

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