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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,958.12, 252,490.05 and 113,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,958.12, 252,490.05 and 113,122.74 is: 156,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,958.12 : 252,490.05 = 113,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,958.12/252,490.05 = 113,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,958.12x = 252,490.05 × 113,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,958.12x = 28,562,366,278.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,366,278.74/182,958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,114.23

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