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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,995.82, 251,168.72 and 100,338.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,995.82, 251,168.72 and 100,338.91 is: 138,475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,995.82 : 251,168.72 = 100,338.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,995.82/251,168.72 = 100,338.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,995.82x = 251,168.72 × 100,338.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,995.82x = 25,201,995,841.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201,995,841.74/181,995.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,475.69

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