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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,371.08, 251,671.13 and 105,908.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,371.08, 251,671.13 and 105,908.98 is: 146,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,371.08 : 251,671.13 = 105,908.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,371.08/251,671.13 = 105,908.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,371.08x = 251,671.13 × 105,908.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,371.08x = 26,654,232,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654,232,044.57/182,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,153.83

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