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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,649.96, 252,217.26 and 114,784.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,649.96, 252,217.26 and 114,784.52 is: 158,503.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,649.96 : 252,217.26 = 114,784.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,649.96/252,217.26 = 114,784.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,649.96x = 252,217.26 × 114,784.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,649.96x = 28,950,635,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,950,635,863.73/182,649.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,503.38

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