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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,196.21, 251,430.11 and 101,623.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,196.21, 251,430.11 and 101,623.67 is: 140,240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,196.21 : 251,430.11 = 101,623.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,196.21/251,430.11 = 101,623.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,196.21x = 251,430.11 × 101,623.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,196.21x = 25,551,250,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,250,526.70/182,196.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,240.30

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