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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,499.83, 251,813.19 and 101,914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,499.83, 251,813.19 and 101,914.96 is: 140,622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,499.83 : 251,813.19 = 101,914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,499.83/251,813.19 = 101,914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,499.83x = 251,813.19 × 101,914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,499.83x = 25,663,531,186.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,531,186.32/182,499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,622.22

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