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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,905.62, 252,419.60 and 102,328.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,905.62, 252,419.60 and 102,328.36 is: 141,218.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,905.62 : 252,419.60 = 102,328.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,905.62/252,419.60 = 102,328.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,905.62x = 252,419.60 × 102,328.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,905.62x = 25,829,683,699.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,683,699.86/182,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,218.64

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