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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,717.34, 252,151.79 and 102,149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,717.34, 252,151.79 and 102,149.34 is: 140,967.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,717.34 : 252,151.79 = 102,149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,717.34/252,151.79 = 102,149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,717.34x = 252,151.79 × 102,149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,717.34x = 25,757,138,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,138,928.32/182,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,967.13

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