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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,697.19, 252,104.40 and 114,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,697.19, 252,104.40 and 114,692.42 is: 158,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,697.19 : 252,104.40 = 114,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,697.19/252,104.40 = 114,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,697.19x = 252,104.40 × 114,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,697.19x = 28,914,464,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,914,464,358.91/182,697.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,264.42

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