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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,653.96, 252,222.78 and 114,788.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,653.96, 252,222.78 and 114,788.52 is: 158,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,653.96 : 252,222.78 = 114,788.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,653.96/252,222.78 = 114,788.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,653.96x = 252,222.78 × 114,788.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,653.96x = 28,952,279,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952,279,626.49/182,653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,508.91

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