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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,211.02, 251,451.03 and 101,638.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,211.02, 251,451.03 and 101,638.50 is: 140,261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,211.02 : 251,451.03 = 101,638.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,211.02/251,451.03 = 101,638.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,211.02x = 251,451.03 × 101,638.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,211.02x = 25,557,104,950.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,104,950.86/182,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,261.03

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