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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,674.01, 252,072.32 and 114,669.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,674.01, 252,072.32 and 114,669.24 is: 158,232.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,674.01 : 252,072.32 = 114,669.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,674.01/252,072.32 = 114,669.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,674.01x = 252,072.32 × 114,669.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,674.01x = 28,904,940,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,904,940,786.09/182,674.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,232.37

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