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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,637.03, 251,875.90 and 114,660.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,637.03, 251,875.90 and 114,660.33 is: 158,128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,637.03 : 251,875.90 = 114,660.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,637.03/251,875.90 = 114,660.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,637.03x = 251,875.90 × 114,660.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,637.03x = 28,880,175,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880,175,459.52/182,637.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,128.81

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