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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,222.54, 251,473.35 and 105,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,222.54, 251,473.35 and 105,735.86 is: 145,919.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,222.54 : 251,473.35 = 105,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,222.54/251,473.35 = 105,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,222.54x = 251,473.35 × 105,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,222.54x = 26,589,750,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,589,750,929.33/182,222.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,919.11

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