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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,717.42, 252,153.56 and 102,150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,717.42, 252,153.56 and 102,150.77 is: 140,970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,717.42 : 252,153.56 = 102,150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,717.42/252,153.56 = 102,150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,717.42x = 252,153.56 × 102,150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,717.42x = 25,757,679,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,679,801.49/182,717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,970.03

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