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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,264.73, 251,524.98 and 101,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,264.73, 251,524.98 and 101,687.46 is: 140,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,264.73 : 251,524.98 = 101,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,264.73/251,524.98 = 101,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,264.73x = 251,524.98 × 101,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,264.73x = 25,576,936,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,576,936,342.75/182,264.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,328.50

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