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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,438.72, 251,696.16 and 110,791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,438.72, 251,696.16 and 110,791.68 is: 152,850.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,438.72 : 251,696.16 = 110,791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,438.72/251,696.16 = 110,791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,438.72x = 251,696.16 × 110,791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,438.72x = 27,885,840,415.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885,840,415.95/182,438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,850.45

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