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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,223.98, 251,469.45 and 101,649.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,223.98, 251,469.45 and 101,649.41 is: 140,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,223.98 : 251,469.45 = 101,649.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,223.98/251,469.45 = 101,649.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,223.98x = 251,469.45 × 101,649.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,223.98x = 25,561,719,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,561,719,459.93/182,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,276.38

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