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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.92, 251,831.55 and 117,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.92, 251,831.55 and 117,969.66 is: 162,787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.92 : 251,831.55 = 117,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.92/251,831.55 = 117,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.92x = 251,831.55 × 117,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.92x = 29,708,482,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,708,482,330.77/182,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,787.17

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