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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,247.92, 251,508.36 and 105,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,247.92, 251,508.36 and 105,761.12 is: 145,953.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,247.92 : 251,508.36 = 105,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,247.92/251,508.36 = 105,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,247.92x = 251,508.36 × 105,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,247.92x = 26,599,805,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,599,805,842.96/182,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,953.96

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