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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,206.86, 251,445.85 and 101,632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,206.86, 251,445.85 and 101,632.32 is: 140,252.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,206.86 : 251,445.85 = 101,632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,206.86/251,445.85 = 101,632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,206.86x = 251,445.85 × 101,632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,206.86x = 25,555,023,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,555,023,832.64/182,206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,252.81

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