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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,483.28, 251,688.16 and 157,032.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,483.28, 251,688.16 and 157,032.52 is: 216,585.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,483.28 : 251,688.16 = 157,032.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,483.28/251,688.16 = 157,032.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,483.28x = 251,688.16 × 157,032.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,483.28x = 39,523,227,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523,227,001.78/182,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,585.47

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