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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,328.76, 251,613.92 and 101,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,328.76, 251,613.92 and 101,756.28 is: 140,423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,328.76 : 251,613.92 = 101,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,328.76/251,613.92 = 101,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,328.76x = 251,613.92 × 101,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,328.76x = 25,603,296,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,296,495.42/182,328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,423.80

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