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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,666.73, 251,916.72 and 114,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,666.73, 251,916.72 and 114,690 is: 158,169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,666.73 : 251,916.72 = 114,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,666.73/251,916.72 = 114,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,666.73x = 251,916.72 × 114,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,666.73x = 28,892,328,616.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892,328,616.80/182,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,169.63

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