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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,266.74, 251,527.74 and 101,689.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,266.74, 251,527.74 and 101,689.46 is: 140,331.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,266.74 : 251,527.74 = 101,689.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,266.74/251,527.74 = 101,689.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,266.74x = 251,527.74 × 101,689.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,266.74x = 25,577,720,055.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,577,720,055.62/182,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,331.25

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