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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,588.76, 252,014.58 and 118,815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,588.76, 252,014.58 and 118,815.84 is: 163,993.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,588.76 : 252,014.58 = 118,815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,588.76/252,014.58 = 118,815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,588.76x = 252,014.58 × 118,815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,588.76x = 29,943,324,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,943,324,014.95/182,588.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,993.25

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