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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,350.88, 251,777.57 and 117,858.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,350.88, 251,777.57 and 117,858.31 is: 162,730.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,350.88 : 251,777.57 = 117,858.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,350.88/251,777.57 = 117,858.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,350.88x = 251,777.57 × 117,858.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,350.88x = 29,674,077,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674,077,677.37/182,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,730.65

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