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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,216.12, 251,460.14 and 101,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,216.12, 251,460.14 and 101,651 is: 140,279.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,216.12 : 251,460.14 = 101,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,216.12/251,460.14 = 101,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,216.12x = 251,460.14 × 101,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,216.12x = 25,561,174,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,174,691.14/182,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,279.44

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