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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,289.42, 251,612.21 and 105,825.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,289.42, 251,612.21 and 105,825.69 is: 146,070.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,289.42 : 251,612.21 = 105,825.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,289.42/251,612.21 = 105,825.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,289.42x = 251,612.21 × 105,825.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,289.42x = 26,627,036,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,036,000.24/182,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,070.11

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