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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,641.50, 252,027.59 and 114,636.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,641.50, 252,027.59 and 114,636.74 is: 158,187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,641.50 : 252,027.59 = 114,636.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,641.50/252,027.59 = 114,636.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,641.50x = 252,027.59 × 114,636.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,641.50x = 28,891,619,474.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891,619,474.34/182,641.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,187.59

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