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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,528.76, 251,795.34 and 115,499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,528.76, 251,795.34 and 115,499.64 is: 159,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,528.76 : 251,795.34 = 115,499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,528.76/251,795.34 = 115,499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,528.76x = 251,795.34 × 115,499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,528.76x = 29,082,271,123.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082,271,123.68/182,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,329.80

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