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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,252.78, 251,508.45 and 101,675.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,252.78, 251,508.45 and 101,675.49 is: 140,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,252.78 : 251,508.45 = 101,675.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,252.78/251,508.45 = 101,675.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,252.78x = 251,508.45 × 101,675.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,252.78x = 25,572,244,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,572,244,892.89/182,252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,311.96

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