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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,265.73, 251,526.36 and 101,688.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,265.73, 251,526.36 and 101,688.46 is: 140,329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,265.73 : 251,526.36 = 101,688.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,265.73/251,526.36 = 101,688.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,265.73x = 251,526.36 × 101,688.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,265.73x = 25,577,328,197.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577,328,197.81/182,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,329.88

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