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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,823.42, 252,250.83 and 114,851.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,823.42, 252,250.83 and 114,851.46 is: 158,466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,823.42 : 252,250.83 = 114,851.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,823.42/252,250.83 = 114,851.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,823.42x = 252,250.83 × 114,851.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,823.42x = 28,971,376,111.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,971,376,111.71/182,823.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,466.44

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