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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,447.70, 251,775.43 and 101,876.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,447.70, 251,775.43 and 101,876.59 is: 140,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,447.70 : 251,775.43 = 101,876.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,447.70/251,775.43 = 101,876.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,447.70x = 251,775.43 × 101,876.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,447.70x = 25,650,022,254.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650,022,254.18/182,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,588.36

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