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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,652.96, 251,936.64 and 158,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,652.96, 251,936.64 and 158,738.88 is: 218,951.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,652.96 : 251,936.64 = 158,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,652.96/251,936.64 = 158,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,652.96x = 251,936.64 × 158,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,652.96x = 39,992,140,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,992,140,064.56/182,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,951.50

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