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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,205.93, 251,444.05 and 101,633.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,205.93, 251,444.05 and 101,633.43 is: 140,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,205.93 : 251,444.05 = 101,633.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,205.93/251,444.05 = 101,633.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,205.93x = 251,444.05 × 101,633.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,205.93x = 25,555,121,943.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,121,943.42/182,205.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,254.06

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