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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,243.67, 251,501.21 and 101,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,243.67, 251,501.21 and 101,686.88 is: 140,330.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,243.67 : 251,501.21 = 101,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,243.67/251,501.21 = 101,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,243.67x = 251,501.21 × 101,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,243.67x = 25,574,371,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,371,595.18/182,243.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,330.64

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