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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,427.96, 251,684.10 and 106,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,427.96, 251,684.10 and 106,961.88 is: 147,568.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,427.96 : 251,684.10 = 106,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,427.96/251,684.10 = 106,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,427.96x = 251,684.10 × 106,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,427.96x = 26,920,604,502.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,920,604,502.11/182,427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,568.41

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