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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.34, 251,529.94 and 99,483.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.34, 251,529.94 and 99,483.15 is: 137,283.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.34 : 251,529.94 = 99,483.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.34/251,529.94 = 99,483.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.34x = 251,529.94 × 99,483.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.34x = 25,022,991,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,991,818.10/182,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,283.54

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