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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,779.88, 252,214.26 and 105,280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,779.88, 252,214.26 and 105,280.73 is: 145,274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,779.88 : 252,214.26 = 105,280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,779.88/252,214.26 = 105,280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,779.88x = 252,214.26 × 105,280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,779.88x = 26,553,302,506.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,553,302,506.83/182,779.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,274.75

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