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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,728.16, 252,242.60 and 111,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,728.16, 252,242.60 and 111,131.16 is: 153,408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,728.16 : 252,242.60 = 111,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,728.16/252,242.60 = 111,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,728.16x = 252,242.60 × 111,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,728.16x = 28,032,012,739.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032,012,739.42/182,728.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,408.28

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