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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,365.29, 251,705.99 and 118,592.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,365.29, 251,705.99 and 118,592.01 is: 163,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,365.29 : 251,705.99 = 118,592.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,365.29/251,705.99 = 118,592.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,365.29x = 251,705.99 × 118,592.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,365.29x = 29,850,318,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,850,318,690.18/182,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,684.21

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