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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,849.94, 252,359.82 and 111,216.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,849.94, 252,359.82 and 111,216.11 is: 153,494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,849.94 : 252,359.82 = 111,216.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,849.94/252,359.82 = 111,216.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,849.94x = 252,359.82 × 111,216.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,849.94x = 28,066,476,238.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,066,476,238.90/182,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,494.59

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