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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,698.94, 252,106.81 and 114,694.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,698.94, 252,106.81 and 114,694.17 is: 158,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,698.94 : 252,106.81 = 114,694.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,698.94/252,106.81 = 114,694.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,698.94x = 252,106.81 × 114,694.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,698.94x = 28,915,181,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915,181,324.30/182,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,266.83

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