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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,336.52, 251,613.81 and 101,757.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,336.52, 251,613.81 and 101,757.72 is: 140,419.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,336.52 : 251,613.81 = 101,757.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,336.52/251,613.81 = 101,757.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,336.52x = 251,613.81 × 101,757.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,336.52x = 25,603,647,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603,647,626.11/182,336.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,419.74

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