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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,373.39, 251,701.70 and 131,554.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,373.39, 251,701.70 and 131,554.53 is: 181,564.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,373.39 : 251,701.70 = 131,554.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,373.39/251,701.70 = 131,554.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,373.39x = 251,701.70 × 131,554.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,373.39x = 33,112,498,185.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,112,498,185.93/182,373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,564.31

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