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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,348.63, 251,442.73 and 118,568.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,348.63, 251,442.73 and 118,568.15 is: 163,495.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,348.63 : 251,442.73 = 118,568.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,348.63/251,442.73 = 118,568.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,348.63x = 251,442.73 × 118,568.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,348.63x = 29,813,099,327.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,099,327.05/182,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,495.06

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