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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,152.62, 272,989.03 and 102,189.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,152.62, 272,989.03 and 102,189.07 is: 153,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,152.62 : 272,989.03 = 102,189.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,152.62/272,989.03 = 102,189.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,152.62x = 272,989.03 × 102,189.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,152.62x = 27,896,495,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896,495,095.90/182,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,149.02

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