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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,462.43, 251,795.78 and 101,891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,462.43, 251,795.78 and 101,891.37 is: 140,608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,462.43 : 251,795.78 = 101,891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,462.43/251,795.78 = 101,891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,462.43x = 251,795.78 × 101,891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,462.43x = 25,655,816,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,655,816,474.96/182,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,608.76

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