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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,190.89, 251,423.78 and 101,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,190.89, 251,423.78 and 101,623.64 is: 140,240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,190.89 : 251,423.78 = 101,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,190.89/251,423.78 = 101,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,190.89x = 251,423.78 × 101,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,190.89x = 25,550,598,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,550,598,636.29/182,190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,240.81

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