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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,086.83, 251,279.99 and 101,512.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,086.83, 251,279.99 and 101,512.74 is: 140,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,086.83 : 251,279.99 = 101,512.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,086.83/251,279.99 = 101,512.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,086.83x = 251,279.99 × 101,512.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,086.83x = 25,508,120,292.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,508,120,292.07/182,086.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,087.67

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