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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,041.86, 251,226.39 and 101,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,041.86, 251,226.39 and 101,469.96 is: 140,033.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,041.86 : 251,226.39 = 101,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,041.86/251,226.39 = 101,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,041.86x = 251,226.39 × 101,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,041.86x = 25,491,931,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,491,931,744.24/182,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,033.35

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