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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,652.32, 252,050.83 and 102,064.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,652.32, 252,050.83 and 102,064.12 is: 140,843.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,652.32 : 252,050.83 = 102,064.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,652.32/252,050.83 = 102,064.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,652.32x = 252,050.83 × 102,064.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,652.32x = 25,725,345,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,725,345,273.93/182,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,843.24

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