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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,332.44, 251,601.72 and 105,831.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,332.44, 251,601.72 and 105,831.24 is: 146,037.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,332.44 : 251,601.72 = 105,831.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,332.44/251,601.72 = 105,831.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,332.44x = 251,601.72 × 105,831.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,332.44x = 26,627,322,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,322,013.73/182,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,037.22

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