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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,196.28, 251,431.21 and 101,629.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,196.28, 251,431.21 and 101,629.02 is: 140,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,196.28 : 251,431.21 = 101,629.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,196.28/251,431.21 = 101,629.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,196.28x = 251,431.21 × 101,629.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,196.28x = 25,552,707,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,707,469.71/182,196.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,248.24

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