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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,627.96, 252,186.90 and 114,762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,627.96, 252,186.90 and 114,762.56 is: 158,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,627.96 : 252,186.90 = 114,762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,627.96/252,186.90 = 114,762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,627.96x = 252,186.90 × 114,762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,627.96x = 28,941,614,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,941,614,242.46/182,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,473.07

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