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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,367.92, 251,709.72 and 106,940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,367.92, 251,709.72 and 106,940.72 is: 147,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,367.92 : 251,709.72 = 106,940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,367.92/251,709.72 = 106,940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,367.92x = 251,709.72 × 106,940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,367.92x = 26,918,018,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918,018,687.80/182,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,602.82

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