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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,639.44, 252,202.98 and 114,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,639.44, 252,202.98 and 114,774.40 is: 158,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,639.44 : 252,202.98 = 114,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,639.44/252,202.98 = 114,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,639.44x = 252,202.98 × 114,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,639.44x = 28,946,445,707.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,946,445,707.71/182,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,489.57

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