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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,539.36, 251,740.68 and 152,013.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,539.36, 251,740.68 and 152,013.54 is: 209,642.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,539.36 : 251,740.68 = 152,013.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,539.36/251,740.68 = 152,013.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,539.36x = 251,740.68 × 152,013.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,539.36x = 38,267,991,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,267,991,928.81/182,539.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,642.41

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