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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,217.33, 251,404.09 and 105,709.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,217.33, 251,404.09 and 105,709.86 is: 145,847.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,217.33 : 251,404.09 = 105,709.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,217.33/251,404.09 = 105,709.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,217.33x = 251,404.09 × 105,709.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,217.33x = 26,575,890,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575,890,893.05/182,217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,847.22

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