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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,497.28, 251,707.46 and 157,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,497.28, 251,707.46 and 157,046.54 is: 216,604.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,497.28 : 251,707.46 = 157,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,497.28/251,707.46 = 157,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,497.28x = 251,707.46 × 157,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,497.28x = 39,529,785,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,529,785,685.19/182,497.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,604.79

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