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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,958.18, 252,490.05 and 113,122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,958.18, 252,490.05 and 113,122.68 is: 156,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,958.18 : 252,490.05 = 113,122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,958.18/252,490.05 = 113,122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,958.18x = 252,490.05 × 113,122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,958.18x = 28,562,351,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,562,351,129.33/182,958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,114.10

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