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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,635.98, 252,047.61 and 102,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,635.98, 252,047.61 and 102,063.66 is: 140,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,635.98 : 252,047.61 = 102,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,635.98/252,047.61 = 102,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,635.98x = 252,047.61 × 102,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,635.98x = 25,724,901,570.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,724,901,570.85/182,635.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,853.42

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