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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,173.92, 251,396.64 and 101,608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,173.92, 251,396.64 and 101,608.08 is: 140,217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,173.92 : 251,396.64 = 101,608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,173.92/251,396.64 = 101,608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,173.92x = 251,396.64 × 101,608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,173.92x = 25,543,929,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,543,929,908.85/182,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,217.27

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