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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,198.68, 251,433.52 and 101,626.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,198.68, 251,433.52 and 101,626.13 is: 140,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,198.68 : 251,433.52 = 101,626.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,198.68/251,433.52 = 101,626.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,198.68x = 251,433.52 × 101,626.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,198.68x = 25,552,215,964.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,552,215,964.40/182,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,243.70

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