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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,636.63, 251,875.38 and 114,659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,636.63, 251,875.38 and 114,659.94 is: 158,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,636.63 : 251,875.38 = 114,659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,636.63/251,875.38 = 114,659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,636.63x = 251,875.38 × 114,659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,636.63x = 28,880,015,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880,015,958.28/182,636.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,128.28

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