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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,498.83, 251,811.81 and 101,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,498.83, 251,811.81 and 101,913.96 is: 140,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,498.83 : 251,811.81 = 101,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,498.83/251,811.81 = 101,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,498.83x = 251,811.81 × 101,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,498.83x = 25,663,138,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,138,357.12/182,498.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,620.84

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