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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,259.84, 251,517.80 and 101,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,259.84, 251,517.80 and 101,687.42 is: 140,328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,259.84 : 251,517.80 = 101,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,259.84/251,517.80 = 101,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,259.84x = 251,517.80 × 101,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,259.84x = 25,576,196,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576,196,166.08/182,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,328.20

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