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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,043.24, 251,209.31 and 100,355.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,043.24, 251,209.31 and 100,355.14 is: 138,484.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,043.24 : 251,209.31 = 100,355.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,043.24/251,209.31 = 100,355.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,043.24x = 251,209.31 × 100,355.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,043.24x = 25,210,145,474.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,210,145,474.35/182,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,484.38

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