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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,823.44, 252,222.12 and 119,138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,823.44, 252,222.12 and 119,138 is: 164,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,823.44 : 252,222.12 = 119,138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,823.44/252,222.12 = 119,138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,823.44x = 252,222.12 × 119,138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,823.44x = 30,049,238,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,049,238,932.56/182,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,362.07

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