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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,364.92, 251,705.58 and 106,937.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,364.92, 251,705.58 and 106,937.72 is: 147,598.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,364.92 : 251,705.58 = 106,937.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,364.92/251,705.58 = 106,937.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,364.92x = 251,705.58 × 106,937.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,364.92x = 26,916,820,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,916,820,836.48/182,364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,598.68

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