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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,820.67, 252,247.03 and 114,848.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,820.67, 252,247.03 and 114,848.71 is: 158,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,820.67 : 252,247.03 = 114,848.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,820.67/252,247.03 = 114,848.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,820.67x = 252,247.03 × 114,848.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,820.67x = 28,970,245,996.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,970,245,996.83/182,820.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,462.64

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