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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,263.08, 251,542.50 and 101,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,263.08, 251,542.50 and 101,718.60 is: 140,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,263.08 : 251,542.50 = 101,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,263.08/251,542.50 = 101,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,263.08x = 251,542.50 × 101,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,263.08x = 25,586,550,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,586,550,940.50/182,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,382.52

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