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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,935.59, 252,420.99 and 114,904.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,935.59, 252,420.99 and 114,904.11 is: 158,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,935.59 : 252,420.99 = 114,904.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,935.59/252,420.99 = 114,904.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,935.59x = 252,420.99 × 114,904.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,935.59x = 29,004,209,201.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,004,209,201.27/182,935.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,548.75

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