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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,717.46, 252,151.97 and 102,149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,717.46, 252,151.97 and 102,149.46 is: 140,967.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,717.46 : 252,151.97 = 102,149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,717.46/252,151.97 = 102,149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,717.46x = 252,151.97 × 102,149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,717.46x = 25,757,187,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,187,062.69/182,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,967.30

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