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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,316.23, 251,609.04 and 101,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,316.23, 251,609.04 and 101,759.45 is: 140,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,316.23 : 251,609.04 = 101,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,316.23/251,609.04 = 101,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,316.23x = 251,609.04 × 101,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,316.23x = 25,603,597,525.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,597,525.43/182,316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,435.10

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