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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,011.68, 251,175.12 and 101,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,011.68, 251,175.12 and 101,442.72 is: 139,990.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,011.68 : 251,175.12 = 101,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,011.68/251,175.12 = 101,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,011.68x = 251,175.12 × 101,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,011.68x = 25,479,887,369.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,887,369.13/182,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,990.40

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