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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,268.86, 251,530.67 and 101,691.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,268.86, 251,530.67 and 101,691.59 is: 140,334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,268.86 : 251,530.67 = 101,691.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,268.86/251,530.67 = 101,691.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,268.86x = 251,530.67 × 101,691.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,268.86x = 25,578,552,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578,552,762.64/182,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,334.19

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