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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,305.03, 251,580.47 and 101,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,305.03, 251,580.47 and 101,731.70 is: 140,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,305.03 : 251,580.47 = 101,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,305.03/251,580.47 = 101,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,305.03x = 251,580.47 × 101,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,305.03x = 25,593,708,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,593,708,899.90/182,305.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,389.48

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