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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,535.78, 251,882.96 and 101,952.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,535.78, 251,882.96 and 101,952.12 is: 140,684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,535.78 : 251,882.96 = 101,952.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,535.78/251,882.96 = 101,952.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,535.78x = 251,882.96 × 101,952.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,535.78x = 25,680,001,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,680,001,763.88/182,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,684.76

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