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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,041.26, 251,218.08 and 101,473.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,041.26, 251,218.08 and 101,473.86 is: 140,034.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,041.26 : 251,218.08 = 101,473.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,041.26/251,218.08 = 101,473.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,041.26x = 251,218.08 × 101,473.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,041.26x = 25,492,068,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,068,279.39/182,041.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,034.56

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