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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,664.72, 251,913.51 and 152,139.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,664.72, 251,913.51 and 152,139.15 is: 209,815.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,664.72 : 251,913.51 = 152,139.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,664.72/251,913.51 = 152,139.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,664.72x = 251,913.51 × 152,139.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,664.72x = 38,325,907,284.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,325,907,284.92/182,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,815.60

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