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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.96, 251,841.48 and 114,552.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.96, 251,841.48 and 114,552.44 is: 158,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.96 : 251,841.48 = 114,552.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.96/251,841.48 = 114,552.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.96x = 251,841.48 × 114,552.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.96x = 28,849,056,027.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,849,056,027.21/182,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,077.92

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