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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,740.16, 252,259.14 and 111,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,740.16, 252,259.14 and 111,143.18 is: 153,424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,740.16 : 252,259.14 = 111,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,740.16/252,259.14 = 111,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,740.16x = 252,259.14 × 111,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,740.16x = 28,036,883,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,036,883,003.67/182,740.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,424.86

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