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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,197.28, 251,432.59 and 101,630.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,197.28, 251,432.59 and 101,630.02 is: 140,249.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,197.28 : 251,432.59 = 101,630.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,197.28/251,432.59 = 101,630.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,197.28x = 251,432.59 × 101,630.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,197.28x = 25,553,099,150.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553,099,150.35/182,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,249.62

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