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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,905.84, 252,433.20 and 111,281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,905.84, 252,433.20 and 111,281.56 is: 153,582.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,905.84 : 252,433.20 = 111,281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,905.84/252,433.20 = 111,281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,905.84x = 252,433.20 × 111,281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,905.84x = 28,091,160,291.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,091,160,291.79/182,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,582.63

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