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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,460.38, 251,723.82 and 105,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,460.38, 251,723.82 and 105,966.40 is: 146,192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,460.38 : 251,723.82 = 105,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,460.38/251,723.82 = 105,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,460.38x = 251,723.82 × 105,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,460.38x = 26,674,266,999.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,674,266,999.65/182,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,192.10

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