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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,937.69, 252,374.94 and 129,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,937.69, 252,374.94 and 129,268.71 is: 178,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,937.69 : 252,374.94 = 129,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,937.69/252,374.94 = 129,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,937.69x = 252,374.94 × 129,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,937.69x = 32,624,182,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,182,930.13/182,937.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,334.95

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