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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,573.12, 251,938.72 and 103,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,573.12, 251,938.72 and 103,080 is: 142,243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,573.12 : 251,938.72 = 103,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,573.12/251,938.72 = 103,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,573.12x = 251,938.72 × 103,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,573.12x = 25,969,843,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,969,843,257.60/182,573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,243.52

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