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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,363.30, 251,794.65 and 117,870.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,363.30, 251,794.65 and 117,870.69 is: 162,747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,363.30 : 251,794.65 = 117,870.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,363.30/251,794.65 = 117,870.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,363.30x = 251,794.65 × 117,870.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,363.30x = 29,679,209,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679,209,133.81/182,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,747.71

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