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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,546.92, 251,809.62 and 109,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,546.92, 251,809.62 and 109,899.28 is: 151,597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,546.92 : 251,809.62 = 109,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,546.92/251,809.62 = 109,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,546.92x = 251,809.62 × 109,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,546.92x = 27,673,695,935.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673,695,935.07/182,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,597.71

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