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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,379.39, 251,709.99 and 131,560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,379.39, 251,709.99 and 131,560.53 is: 181,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,379.39 : 251,709.99 = 131,560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,379.39/251,709.99 = 131,560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,379.39x = 251,709.99 × 131,560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,379.39x = 33,115,099,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,115,099,690.69/182,379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,572.60

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