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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,849.52, 252,355.68 and 102,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,849.52, 252,355.68 and 102,281.52 is: 141,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,849.52 : 252,355.68 = 102,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,849.52/252,355.68 = 102,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,849.52x = 252,355.68 × 102,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,849.52x = 25,811,322,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,811,322,531.03/182,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,161.55

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