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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,621.51, 252,012.84 and 102,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,621.51, 252,012.84 and 102,049.69 is: 140,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,621.51 : 252,012.84 = 102,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,621.51/252,012.84 = 102,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,621.51x = 252,012.84 × 102,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,621.51x = 25,717,832,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717,832,198.02/182,621.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,825.87

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