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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,245.22, 251,493.56 and 101,670.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,245.22, 251,493.56 and 101,670.68 is: 140,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,245.22 : 251,493.56 = 101,670.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,245.22/251,493.56 = 101,670.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,245.22x = 251,493.56 × 101,670.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,245.22x = 25,569,519,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569,519,495.00/182,245.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,302.82

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