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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,481.36, 251,821.71 and 106,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,481.36, 251,821.71 and 106,043.64 is: 146,338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,481.36 : 251,821.71 = 106,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,481.36/251,821.71 = 106,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,481.36x = 251,821.71 × 106,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,481.36x = 26,704,090,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,704,090,759.42/182,481.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,338.73

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