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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,294.86, 251,619.72 and 105,831.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,294.86, 251,619.72 and 105,831.12 is: 146,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,294.86 : 251,619.72 = 105,831.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,294.86/251,619.72 = 105,831.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,294.86x = 251,619.72 × 105,831.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,294.86x = 26,629,196,781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,629,196,781.69/182,294.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,077.61

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