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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,371.58, 251,671.82 and 105,909.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,371.58, 251,671.82 and 105,909.48 is: 146,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,371.58 : 251,671.82 = 105,909.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,371.58/251,671.82 = 105,909.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,371.58x = 251,671.82 × 105,909.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,371.58x = 26,654,430,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654,430,510.70/182,371.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,154.52

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