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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,405.55, 251,723.90 and 114,425.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,405.55, 251,723.90 and 114,425.39 is: 157,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,405.55 : 251,723.90 = 114,425.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,405.55/251,723.90 = 114,425.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,405.55x = 251,723.90 × 114,425.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,405.55x = 28,803,606,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803,606,345.19/182,405.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,909.70

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