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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,223.91, 251,469.36 and 101,649.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,223.91, 251,469.36 and 101,649.34 is: 140,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,223.91 : 251,469.36 = 101,649.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,223.91/251,469.36 = 101,649.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,223.91x = 251,469.36 × 101,649.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,223.91x = 25,561,694,474.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,694,474.22/182,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,276.29

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