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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,286.59, 251,567.98 and 101,729.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,286.59, 251,567.98 and 101,729.66 is: 140,393.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,286.59 : 251,567.98 = 101,729.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,286.59/251,567.98 = 101,729.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,286.59x = 251,567.98 × 101,729.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,286.59x = 25,591,923,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,591,923,560.12/182,286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,393.89

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