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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,199.68, 251,436 and 101,632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,199.68, 251,436 and 101,632.40 is: 140,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,199.68 : 251,436 = 101,632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,199.68/251,436 = 101,632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,199.68x = 251,436 × 101,632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,199.68x = 25,554,044,126.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,554,044,126.40/182,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,252.96

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