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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272.85, 251,530.63 and 99,483.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272.85, 251,530.63 and 99,483.66 is: 137,284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272.85 : 251,530.63 = 99,483.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272.85/251,530.63 = 99,483.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272.85x = 251,530.63 × 99,483.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272.85x = 25,023,186,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023,186,416.85/182,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,284.23

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