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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,292.36, 251,562.96 and 101,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,292.36, 251,562.96 and 101,719 is: 140,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,292.36 : 251,562.96 = 101,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,292.36/251,562.96 = 101,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,292.36x = 251,562.96 × 101,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,292.36x = 25,588,732,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,732,728.24/182,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,371.94

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