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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,337.66, 251,638.62 and 101,780.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,337.66, 251,638.62 and 101,780.88 is: 140,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,337.66 : 251,638.62 = 101,780.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,337.66/251,638.62 = 101,780.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,337.66x = 251,638.62 × 101,780.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,337.66x = 25,612,000,185.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,612,000,185.59/182,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,464.68

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