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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,603.71, 252,153.30 and 114,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,603.71, 252,153.30 and 114,738.40 is: 158,439.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,603.71 : 252,153.30 = 114,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,603.71/252,153.30 = 114,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,603.71x = 252,153.30 × 114,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,603.71x = 28,931,666,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,931,666,196.72/182,603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,439.64

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