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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,858.36, 252,368.78 and 102,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,858.36, 252,368.78 and 102,316.76 is: 141,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,858.36 : 252,368.78 = 102,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,858.36/252,368.78 = 102,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,858.36x = 252,368.78 × 102,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,858.36x = 25,821,555,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,821,555,894.75/182,858.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,210.69

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