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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,861.79, 252,247.70 and 106,372.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,861.79, 252,247.70 and 106,372.27 is: 146,734.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,861.79 : 252,247.70 = 106,372.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,861.79/252,247.70 = 106,372.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,861.79x = 252,247.70 × 106,372.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,861.79x = 26,832,161,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,832,161,032.52/182,861.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,734.65

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