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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,539.92, 251,799.96 and 109,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,539.92, 251,799.96 and 109,892.28 is: 151,588.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,539.92 : 251,799.96 = 109,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,539.92/251,799.96 = 109,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,539.92x = 251,799.96 × 109,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,539.92x = 27,670,871,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670,871,708.31/182,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,588.06

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