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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,409.67, 251,727.83 and 100,743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,409.67, 251,727.83 and 100,743.42 is: 139,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,409.67 : 251,727.83 = 100,743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,409.67/251,727.83 = 100,743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,409.67x = 251,727.83 × 100,743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,409.67x = 25,359,922,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,359,922,503.38/182,409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,027.29

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