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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,627.46, 252,186.21 and 114,762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,627.46, 252,186.21 and 114,762.02 is: 158,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,627.46 : 252,186.21 = 114,762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,627.46/252,186.21 = 114,762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,627.46x = 252,186.21 × 114,762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,627.46x = 28,941,397,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941,397,614.81/182,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,472.32

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