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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,031.03, 251,203.98 and 101,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,031.03, 251,203.98 and 101,463.66 is: 140,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,031.03 : 251,203.98 = 101,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,031.03/251,203.98 = 101,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,031.03x = 251,203.98 × 101,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,031.03x = 25,488,075,217.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,488,075,217.37/182,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,020.50

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