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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,406.55, 251,725.28 and 114,426.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,406.55, 251,725.28 and 114,426.39 is: 157,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,406.55 : 251,725.28 = 114,426.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,406.55/251,725.28 = 114,426.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,406.55x = 251,725.28 × 114,426.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,406.55x = 28,804,015,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,804,015,062.14/182,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,911.08

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