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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,040, 251,223.83 and 101,468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,040, 251,223.83 and 101,468.09 is: 140,030.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,040 : 251,223.83 = 101,468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,040/251,223.83 = 101,468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,040x = 251,223.83 × 101,468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,040x = 25,491,200,429.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491,200,429.13/182,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,030.76

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