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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,350.63, 251,445.49 and 118,570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,350.63, 251,445.49 and 118,570.15 is: 163,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,350.63 : 251,445.49 = 118,570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,350.63/251,445.49 = 118,570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,350.63x = 251,445.49 × 118,570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,350.63x = 29,813,929,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,929,466.12/182,350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,497.81

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