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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,644.51, 251,886.23 and 114,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,644.51, 251,886.23 and 114,667.82 is: 158,139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,644.51 : 251,886.23 = 114,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,644.51/251,886.23 = 114,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,644.51x = 251,886.23 × 114,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,644.51x = 28,883,244,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,244,882.12/182,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,139.14

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