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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,437.76, 251,764.02 and 101,865.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,437.76, 251,764.02 and 101,865.24 is: 140,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,437.76 : 251,764.02 = 101,865.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,437.76/251,764.02 = 101,865.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,437.76x = 251,764.02 × 101,865.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,437.76x = 25,646,002,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,646,002,320.66/182,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,573.98

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