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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,174.69, 251,401.51 and 101,607.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,174.69, 251,401.51 and 101,607.43 is: 140,218.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,174.69 : 251,401.51 = 101,607.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,174.69/251,401.51 = 101,607.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,174.69x = 251,401.51 × 101,607.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,174.69x = 25,544,261,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544,261,584.87/182,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,218.50

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