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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,035.23, 251,209.77 and 101,467.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,035.23, 251,209.77 and 101,467.86 is: 140,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,035.23 : 251,209.77 = 101,467.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,035.23/251,209.77 = 101,467.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,035.23x = 251,209.77 × 101,467.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,035.23x = 25,489,717,772.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,489,717,772.99/182,035.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,026.29

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