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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181,778.64, 250,789.59 and 105,255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181,778.64, 250,789.59 and 105,255.96 is: 145,215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181,778.64 : 250,789.59 = 105,255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181,778.64/250,789.59 = 105,255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181,778.64x = 250,789.59 × 105,255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181,778.64x = 26,397,098,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397,098,527.18/181,778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,215.62

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