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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,406.31, 251,724.94 and 114,426.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,406.31, 251,724.94 and 114,426.14 is: 157,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,406.31 : 251,724.94 = 114,426.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,406.31/251,724.94 = 114,426.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,406.31x = 251,724.94 × 114,426.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,406.31x = 28,803,913,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,803,913,569.18/182,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,910.73

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