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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,752.37, 252,121.87 and 142,396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,752.37, 252,121.87 and 142,396.07 is: 196,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,752.37 : 252,121.87 = 142,396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,752.37/252,121.87 = 142,396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,752.37x = 252,121.87 × 142,396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,752.37x = 35,901,161,832.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,161,832.45/182,752.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,447.04

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