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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,182.68, 251,412.51 and 101,615.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,182.68, 251,412.51 and 101,615.40 is: 140,229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,182.68 : 251,412.51 = 101,615.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,182.68/251,412.51 = 101,615.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,182.68x = 251,412.51 × 101,615.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,182.68x = 25,547,382,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,382,768.65/182,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,229.48

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