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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,510.89, 251,809.90 and 106,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,510.89, 251,809.90 and 106,015.10 is: 146,268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,510.89 : 251,809.90 = 106,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,510.89/251,809.90 = 106,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,510.89x = 251,809.90 × 106,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,510.89x = 26,695,650,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695,650,205.40/182,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,268.81

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