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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,332.98, 251,612.88 and 114,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,332.98, 251,612.88 and 114,386.52 is: 157,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,332.98 : 251,612.88 = 114,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,332.98/251,612.88 = 114,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,332.98x = 251,612.88 × 114,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,332.98x = 28,781,121,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,781,121,730.38/182,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,849.24

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