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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,591.16, 251,950.72 and 102,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,591.16, 251,950.72 and 102,008.68 is: 140,757.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,591.16 : 251,950.72 = 102,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,591.16/251,950.72 = 102,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,591.16x = 251,950.72 × 102,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,591.16x = 25,701,160,372.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,701,160,372.25/182,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,757.97

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