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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,481.76, 251,806.83 and 101,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,481.76, 251,806.83 and 101,907.56 is: 140,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,481.76 : 251,806.83 = 101,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,481.76/251,806.83 = 101,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,481.76x = 251,806.83 × 101,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,481.76x = 25,661,018,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661,018,632.37/182,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,622.38

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