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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,275.17, 251,540.43 and 101,706.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,275.17, 251,540.43 and 101,706.09 is: 140,354.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,275.17 : 251,540.43 = 101,706.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,275.17/251,540.43 = 101,706.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,275.17x = 251,540.43 × 101,706.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,275.17x = 25,583,193,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,193,612.22/182,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,354.79

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