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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,847.93, 252,316.44 and 102,259.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,847.93, 252,316.44 and 102,259.89 is: 141,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,847.93 : 252,316.44 = 102,259.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,847.93/252,316.44 = 102,259.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,847.93x = 252,316.44 × 102,259.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,847.93x = 25,801,851,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801,851,399.59/182,847.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,110.98

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