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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,281.67, 251,549.40 and 101,712.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,281.67, 251,549.40 and 101,712.59 is: 140,363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,281.67 : 251,549.40 = 101,712.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,281.67/251,549.40 = 101,712.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,281.67x = 251,549.40 × 101,712.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,281.67x = 25,585,740,986.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,585,740,986.95/182,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,363.76

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