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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,030.03, 251,202.60 and 101,462.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,030.03, 251,202.60 and 101,462.66 is: 140,019.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,030.03 : 251,202.60 = 101,462.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,030.03/251,202.60 = 101,462.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,030.03x = 251,202.60 × 101,462.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,030.03x = 25,487,682,738.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,682,738.90/182,030.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,019.11

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