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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,622.96, 252,180 and 114,757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,622.96, 252,180 and 114,757.56 is: 158,466.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,622.96 : 252,180 = 114,757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,622.96/252,180 = 114,757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,622.96x = 252,180 × 114,757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,622.96x = 28,939,561,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939,561,480.80/182,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,466.17

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