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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,534.76, 251,803.62 and 115,505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,534.76, 251,803.62 and 115,505.64 is: 159,338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,534.76 : 251,803.62 = 115,505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,534.76/251,803.62 = 115,505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,534.76x = 251,803.62 × 115,505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,534.76x = 29,084,738,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084,738,282.42/182,534.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,338.08

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