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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,195.89, 251,429.68 and 101,623.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,195.89, 251,429.68 and 101,623.36 is: 140,239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,195.89 : 251,429.68 = 101,623.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,195.89/251,429.68 = 101,623.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,195.89x = 251,429.68 × 101,623.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,195.89x = 25,551,127,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,127,501.15/182,195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,239.87

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