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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,374.64, 251,703.42 and 131,555.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,374.64, 251,703.42 and 131,555.78 is: 181,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,374.64 : 251,703.42 = 131,555.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,374.64/251,703.42 = 131,555.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,374.64x = 251,703.42 × 131,555.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,374.64x = 33,113,039,746.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113,039,746.77/182,374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,566.03

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