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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,197.55, 251,431.97 and 101,625.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,197.55, 251,431.97 and 101,625.02 is: 140,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,197.55 : 251,431.97 = 101,625.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,197.55/251,431.97 = 101,625.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,197.55x = 251,431.97 × 101,625.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,197.55x = 25,551,777,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,777,214.60/182,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,242.16

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