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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,960.34, 252,513.90 and 114,986.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,960.34, 252,513.90 and 114,986.58 is: 158,699.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,960.34 : 252,513.90 = 114,986.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,960.34/252,513.90 = 114,986.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,960.34x = 252,513.90 × 114,986.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,960.34x = 29,035,709,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,035,709,763.46/182,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,699.47

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