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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,727.15, 252,241.20 and 111,130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,727.15, 252,241.20 and 111,130.17 is: 153,406.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,727.15 : 252,241.20 = 111,130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,727.15/252,241.20 = 111,130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,727.15x = 252,241.20 × 111,130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,727.15x = 28,031,607,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,607,437.00/182,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,406.91

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