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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,810.52, 252,282.60 and 129,190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,810.52, 252,282.60 and 129,190.14 is: 178,285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,810.52 : 252,282.60 = 129,190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,810.52/252,282.60 = 129,190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,810.52x = 252,282.60 × 129,190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,810.52x = 32,592,424,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,592,424,413.56/182,810.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,285.28

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