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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,150.12, 272,985.29 and 102,186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,150.12, 272,985.29 and 102,186.56 is: 153,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,150.12 : 272,985.29 = 102,186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,150.12/272,985.29 = 102,186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,150.12x = 272,985.29 × 102,186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,150.12x = 27,895,428,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,895,428,270.43/182,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,145.27

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