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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.08, 251,453.76 and 105,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.08, 251,453.76 and 105,793.92 is: 145,962.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.08 : 251,453.76 = 105,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.08/251,453.76 = 105,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.08x = 251,453.76 × 105,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.08x = 26,602,278,969.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,602,278,969.14/182,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,962.60

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