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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,619.51, 252,010.08 and 102,047.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,619.51, 252,010.08 and 102,047.69 is: 140,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,619.51 : 252,010.08 = 102,047.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,619.51/252,010.08 = 102,047.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,619.51x = 252,010.08 × 102,047.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,619.51x = 25,717,046,768.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717,046,768.06/182,619.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,823.11

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