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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,346.63, 251,439.98 and 118,566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,346.63, 251,439.98 and 118,566.15 is: 163,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,346.63 : 251,439.98 = 118,566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,346.63/251,439.98 = 118,566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,346.63x = 251,439.98 × 118,566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,346.63x = 29,812,269,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,812,269,791.85/182,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,492.30

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