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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,573.52, 251,942.48 and 101,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,573.52, 251,942.48 and 101,985.04 is: 140,734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,573.52 : 251,942.48 = 101,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,573.52/251,942.48 = 101,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,573.52x = 251,942.48 × 101,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,573.52x = 25,694,363,900.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,694,363,900.50/182,573.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,734.34

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