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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,491.88, 251,997.32 and 114,626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,491.88, 251,997.32 and 114,626.84 is: 158,284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,491.88 : 251,997.32 = 114,626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,491.88/251,997.32 = 114,626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,491.88x = 251,997.32 × 114,626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,491.88x = 28,885,656,480.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,885,656,480.07/182,491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,284.61

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