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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,030.67, 251,203.50 and 101,463.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,030.67, 251,203.50 and 101,463.27 is: 140,019.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,030.67 : 251,203.50 = 101,463.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,030.67/251,203.50 = 101,463.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,030.67x = 251,203.50 × 101,463.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,030.67x = 25,487,928,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,928,545.45/182,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,019.97

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