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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,150.53, 251,368.77 and 101,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,150.53, 251,368.77 and 101,581.45 is: 140,182.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,150.53 : 251,368.77 = 101,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,150.53/251,368.77 = 101,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,150.53x = 251,368.77 × 101,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,150.53x = 25,534,404,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,534,404,141.32/182,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,182.98

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