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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,222.91, 251,467.98 and 101,648.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,222.91, 251,467.98 and 101,648.34 is: 140,274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,222.91 : 251,467.98 = 101,648.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,222.91/251,467.98 = 101,648.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,222.91x = 251,467.98 × 101,648.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,222.91x = 25,561,302,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,302,730.15/182,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,274.91

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