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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,621.28, 251,942.32 and 110,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,621.28, 251,942.32 and 110,989.76 is: 153,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,621.28 : 251,942.32 = 110,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,621.28/251,942.32 = 110,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,621.28x = 251,942.32 × 110,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,621.28x = 27,963,017,630.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,963,017,630.64/182,621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,120.26

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