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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,030.73, 251,203.57 and 101,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,030.73, 251,203.57 and 101,463.36 is: 140,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,030.73 : 251,203.57 = 101,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,030.73/251,203.57 = 101,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,030.73x = 251,203.57 × 101,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,030.73x = 25,487,957,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487,957,624.35/182,030.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,020.08

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