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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,198.08, 251,433.76 and 101,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,198.08, 251,433.76 and 101,623.60 is: 140,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,198.08 : 251,433.76 = 101,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,198.08/251,433.76 = 101,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,198.08x = 251,433.76 × 101,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,198.08x = 25,551,603,852.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,603,852.74/182,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,240.80

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