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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,338.96, 251,605.20 and 101,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,338.96, 251,605.20 and 101,770.96 is: 140,431.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,338.96 : 251,605.20 = 101,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,338.96/251,605.20 = 101,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,338.96x = 251,605.20 × 101,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,338.96x = 25,606,102,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,606,102,744.99/182,338.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,431.33

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