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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.52, 251,379.86 and 101,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.52, 251,379.86 and 101,591.16 is: 140,196.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.52 : 251,379.86 = 101,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.52/251,379.86 = 101,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.52x = 251,379.86 × 101,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.52x = 25,537,971,578.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537,971,578.04/182,158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,196.42

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