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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,636.97, 251,875.83 and 114,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,636.97, 251,875.83 and 114,660.28 is: 158,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,636.97 : 251,875.83 = 114,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,636.97/251,875.83 = 114,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,636.97x = 251,875.83 × 114,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,636.97x = 28,880,153,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880,153,193.03/182,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,128.74

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