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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,609.15, 252,078.23 and 111,012.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,609.15, 252,078.23 and 111,012.04 is: 153,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,609.15 : 252,078.23 = 111,012.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,609.15/252,078.23 = 111,012.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,609.15x = 252,078.23 × 111,012.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,609.15x = 27,983,716,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,983,716,736.44/182,609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,243.78

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