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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,514.92, 251,869.11 and 100,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,514.92, 251,869.11 and 100,842.92 is: 139,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,514.92 : 251,869.11 = 100,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,514.92/251,869.11 = 100,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,514.92x = 251,869.11 × 100,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,514.92x = 25,399,215,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,399,215,250.86/182,514.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,162.41

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