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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,853.36, 252,493.38 and 114,983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,853.36, 252,493.38 and 114,983.91 is: 158,775.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,853.36 : 252,493.38 = 114,983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,853.36/252,493.38 = 114,983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,853.36x = 252,493.38 × 114,983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,853.36x = 29,032,676,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,032,676,081.52/182,853.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,775.73

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