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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,579.54, 251,955.11 and 102,007.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,579.54, 251,955.11 and 102,007.67 is: 140,767.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,579.54 : 251,955.11 = 102,007.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,579.54/251,955.11 = 102,007.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,579.54x = 251,955.11 × 102,007.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,579.54x = 25,701,353,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,353,715.69/182,579.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,767.98

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