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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,635.97, 251,874.45 and 114,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,635.97, 251,874.45 and 114,659.28 is: 158,127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,635.97 : 251,874.45 = 114,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,635.97/251,874.45 = 114,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,635.97x = 251,874.45 × 114,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,635.97x = 28,879,742,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,879,742,926.16/182,635.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,127.35

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