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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,126.43, 251,323.56 and 101,559.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,126.43, 251,323.56 and 101,559.24 is: 140,145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,126.43 : 251,323.56 = 101,559.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,126.43/251,323.56 = 101,559.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,126.43x = 251,323.56 × 101,559.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,126.43x = 25,524,229,747.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,229,747.69/182,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,145.67

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