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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,258.73, 251,516.70 and 101,681.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,258.73, 251,516.70 and 101,681.46 is: 140,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,258.73 : 251,516.70 = 101,681.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,258.73/251,516.70 = 101,681.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,258.73x = 251,516.70 × 101,681.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,258.73x = 25,574,585,270.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574,585,270.38/182,258.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,320.22

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