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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,644.95, 251,886.83 and 114,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,644.95, 251,886.83 and 114,668.27 is: 158,139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,644.95 : 251,886.83 = 114,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,644.95/251,886.83 = 114,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,644.95x = 251,886.83 × 114,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,644.95x = 28,883,426,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883,426,059.12/182,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,139.75

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