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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,043.24, 251,220.80 and 101,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,043.24, 251,220.80 and 101,475.88 is: 140,037.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,043.24 : 251,220.80 = 101,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,043.24/251,220.80 = 101,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,043.24x = 251,220.80 × 101,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,043.24x = 25,492,851,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,851,754.30/182,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,037.34

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