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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,248.92, 251,509.74 and 105,762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,248.92, 251,509.74 and 105,762.12 is: 145,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,248.92 : 251,509.74 = 105,762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,248.92/251,509.74 = 105,762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,248.92x = 251,509.74 × 105,762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,248.92x = 26,600,203,303.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,203,303.05/182,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,955.34

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