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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.83, 251,514.99 and 101,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.83, 251,514.99 and 101,685.44 is: 140,325.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.83 : 251,514.99 = 101,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.83/251,514.99 = 101,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.83x = 251,514.99 × 101,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.83x = 25,575,413,053.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,575,413,053.53/182,257.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,325.46

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