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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,765, 252,244.86 and 107,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,765, 252,244.86 and 107,298.92 is: 148,089.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,765 : 252,244.86 = 107,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,765/252,244.86 = 107,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,765x = 252,244.86 × 107,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,765x = 27,065,601,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,065,601,053.55/182,765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,089.63

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