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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,717.92, 252,154.25 and 102,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,717.92, 252,154.25 and 102,151.27 is: 140,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,717.92 : 252,154.25 = 102,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,717.92/252,154.25 = 102,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,717.92x = 252,154.25 × 102,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,717.92x = 25,757,876,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,876,873.40/182,717.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,970.72

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