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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,819.30, 252,245.14 and 114,847.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,819.30, 252,245.14 and 114,847.34 is: 158,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,819.30 : 252,245.14 = 114,847.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,819.30/252,245.14 = 114,847.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,819.30x = 252,245.14 × 114,847.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,819.30x = 28,969,681,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,969,681,808.58/182,819.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,460.75

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