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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,211.58, 251,451.81 and 101,639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,211.58, 251,451.81 and 101,639.06 is: 140,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,211.58 : 251,451.81 = 101,639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,211.58/251,451.81 = 101,639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,211.58x = 251,451.81 × 101,639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,211.58x = 25,557,325,289.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,325,289.38/182,211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,261.81

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