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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,336.56, 251,323.29 and 121,885.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,336.56, 251,323.29 and 121,885.16 is: 168,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,336.56 : 251,323.29 = 121,885.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,336.56/251,323.29 = 121,885.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,336.56x = 251,323.29 × 121,885.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,336.56x = 30,632,578,156.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632,578,156.76/182,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,000.20

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