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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,033.73, 251,207.70 and 101,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,033.73, 251,207.70 and 101,466.36 is: 140,024.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,033.73 : 251,207.70 = 101,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,033.73/251,207.70 = 101,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,033.73x = 251,207.70 × 101,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,033.73x = 25,489,130,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,489,130,922.97/182,033.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,024.22

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