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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,408.93, 251,727.90 and 105,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,408.93, 251,727.90 and 105,934.40 is: 146,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,408.93 : 251,727.90 = 105,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,408.93/251,727.90 = 105,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,408.93x = 251,727.90 × 105,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,408.93x = 26,666,644,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,644,049.76/182,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,191.55

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