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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,224.88, 251,470.59 and 105,758.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,224.88, 251,470.59 and 105,758.90 is: 145,947.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,224.88 : 251,470.59 = 105,758.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,224.88/251,470.59 = 105,758.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,224.88x = 251,470.59 × 105,758.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,224.88x = 26,595,252,980.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,595,252,980.75/182,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,947.43

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