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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,650.72, 251,986.80 and 114,628

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,650.72, 251,986.80 and 114,628 is: 158,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,650.72 : 251,986.80 = 114,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,650.72/251,986.80 = 114,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,650.72x = 251,986.80 × 114,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,650.72x = 28,884,742,910.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,884,742,910.40/182,650.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,141.96

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