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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,097.87, 251,205.73 and 121,683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,097.87, 251,205.73 and 121,683.34 is: 167,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,097.87 : 251,205.73 = 121,683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,097.87/251,205.73 = 121,683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,097.87x = 251,205.73 × 121,683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,097.87x = 30,567,552,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,567,552,253.54/182,097.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,863.32

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