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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,261.08, 251,539.74 and 101,716.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,261.08, 251,539.74 and 101,716.60 is: 140,379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,261.08 : 251,539.74 = 101,716.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,261.08/251,539.74 = 101,716.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,261.08x = 251,539.74 × 101,716.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,261.08x = 25,585,767,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,767,117.68/182,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,379.76

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