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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,272, 251,545.08 and 106,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,272, 251,545.08 and 106,844.80 is: 147,451.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,272 : 251,545.08 = 106,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,272/251,545.08 = 106,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,272x = 251,545.08 × 106,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,272x = 26,876,283,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,876,283,763.58/182,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,451.52

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