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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,315.23, 251,607.66 and 101,758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,315.23, 251,607.66 and 101,758.45 is: 140,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,315.23 : 251,607.66 = 101,758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,315.23/251,607.66 = 101,758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,315.23x = 251,607.66 × 101,758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,315.23x = 25,603,205,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,205,489.73/182,315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,433.72

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