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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,536.92, 251,795.82 and 109,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,536.92, 251,795.82 and 109,889.28 is: 151,583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,536.92 : 251,795.82 = 109,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,536.92/251,795.82 = 109,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,536.92x = 251,795.82 × 109,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,536.92x = 27,669,661,366.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,669,661,366.81/182,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,583.92

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