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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,244.76, 250,099.14 and 105,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,244.76, 250,099.14 and 105,837 is: 146,044.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,244.76 : 250,099.14 = 105,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,244.76/250,099.14 = 105,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,244.76x = 250,099.14 × 105,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,244.76x = 26,469,742,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,742,680.18/181,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,044.18

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