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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,030.22, 251,202.87 and 101,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,030.22, 251,202.87 and 101,462.85 is: 140,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,030.22 : 251,202.87 = 101,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,030.22/251,202.87 = 101,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,030.22x = 251,202.87 × 101,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,030.22x = 25,487,759,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,759,118.38/182,030.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,019.38

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