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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,619.96, 252,175.86 and 114,754.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,619.96, 252,175.86 and 114,754.52 is: 158,461.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,619.96 : 252,175.86 = 114,754.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,619.96/252,175.86 = 114,754.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,619.96x = 252,175.86 × 114,754.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,619.96x = 28,938,318,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,938,318,509.01/182,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,461.97

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