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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,825.91, 252,311.76 and 102,267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,825.91, 252,311.76 and 102,267.36 is: 141,135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,825.91 : 252,311.76 = 102,267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,825.91/252,311.76 = 102,267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,825.91x = 252,311.76 × 102,267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,825.91x = 25,803,257,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,803,257,592.15/182,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,135.67

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