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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,638.44, 252,201.60 and 114,773.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,638.44, 252,201.60 and 114,773.40 is: 158,488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,638.44 : 252,201.60 = 114,773.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,638.44/252,201.60 = 114,773.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,638.44x = 252,201.60 × 114,773.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,638.44x = 28,946,035,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,035,117.44/182,638.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,488.19

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