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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,734.65, 252,251.55 and 111,137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,734.65, 252,251.55 and 111,137.67 is: 153,417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,734.65 : 252,251.55 = 111,137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,734.65/252,251.55 = 111,137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,734.65x = 252,251.55 × 111,137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,734.65x = 28,034,649,520.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034,649,520.89/182,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,417.26

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