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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,846.73, 252,351.86 and 102,278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,846.73, 252,351.86 and 102,278.73 is: 141,157.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,846.73 : 252,351.86 = 102,278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,846.73/252,351.86 = 102,278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,846.73x = 252,351.86 × 102,278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,846.73x = 25,810,227,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,810,227,242.54/182,846.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,157.72

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