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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,376.22, 251,683.44 and 114,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,376.22, 251,683.44 and 114,396.07 is: 157,869.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,376.22 : 251,683.44 = 114,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,376.22/251,683.44 = 114,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,376.22x = 251,683.44 × 114,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,376.22x = 28,791,596,420.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,791,596,420.08/182,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,869.25

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