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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,297.21, 251,529.98 and 105,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,297.21, 251,529.98 and 105,771.96 is: 145,942.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,297.21 : 251,529.98 = 105,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,297.21/251,529.98 = 105,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,297.21x = 251,529.98 × 105,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,297.21x = 26,604,818,454.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604,818,454.50/182,297.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,942.00

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