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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,698.70, 252,106.47 and 114,693.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,698.70, 252,106.47 and 114,693.93 is: 158,266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,698.70 : 252,106.47 = 114,693.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,698.70/252,106.47 = 114,693.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,698.70x = 252,106.47 × 114,693.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,698.70x = 28,915,081,822.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915,081,822.73/182,698.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,266.49

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