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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,186.49, 251,417.73 and 101,611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,186.49, 251,417.73 and 101,611.94 is: 140,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,186.49 : 251,417.73 = 101,611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,186.49/251,417.73 = 101,611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,186.49x = 251,417.73 × 101,611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,186.49x = 25,547,042,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,042,038.61/182,186.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,224.68

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