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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,193.25, 251,427.14 and 101,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,193.25, 251,427.14 and 101,626 is: 140,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,193.25 : 251,427.14 = 101,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,193.25/251,427.14 = 101,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,193.25x = 251,427.14 × 101,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,193.25x = 25,551,534,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,534,529.64/182,193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,244.13

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