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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,279.19, 251,547.49 and 105,816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,279.19, 251,547.49 and 105,816 is: 146,027.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,279.19 : 251,547.49 = 105,816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,279.19/251,547.49 = 105,816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,279.19x = 251,547.49 × 105,816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,279.19x = 26,617,749,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,617,749,201.84/182,279.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,027.36

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