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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,775.89, 250,785.79 and 105,253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,775.89, 250,785.79 and 105,253.21 is: 145,211.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,775.89 : 250,785.79 = 105,253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,775.89/250,785.79 = 105,253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,775.89x = 250,785.79 × 105,253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,775.89x = 26,396,009,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,396,009,419.89/181,775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,211.83

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