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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427.39, 251,782.56 and 108,844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427.39, 251,782.56 and 108,844.56 is: 150,225.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427.39 : 251,782.56 = 108,844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427.39/251,782.56 = 108,844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427.39x = 251,782.56 × 108,844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427.39x = 27,405,161,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,405,161,958.87/182,427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,225.04

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