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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,867.76, 252,408.23 and 106,401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,867.76, 252,408.23 and 106,401.63 is: 146,863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,867.76 : 252,408.23 = 106,401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,867.76/252,408.23 = 106,401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,867.76x = 252,408.23 × 106,401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,867.76x = 26,856,646,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,856,646,565.41/182,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,863.76

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