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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,588.02, 251,966.76 and 102,016.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,588.02, 251,966.76 and 102,016.12 is: 140,779.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,588.02 : 251,966.76 = 102,016.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,588.02/251,966.76 = 102,016.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,588.02x = 251,966.76 × 102,016.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,588.02x = 25,704,671,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,671,224.17/182,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,779.62

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