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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,372.33, 251,695.17 and 151,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,372.33, 251,695.17 and 151,691.30 is: 209,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,372.33 : 251,695.17 = 151,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,372.33/251,695.17 = 151,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,372.33x = 251,695.17 × 151,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,372.33x = 38,179,965,524.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,179,965,524.09/182,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,351.74

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