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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,243.76, 252,871.12 and 106,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,243.76, 252,871.12 and 106,779.76 is: 147,353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,243.76 : 252,871.12 = 106,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,243.76/252,871.12 = 106,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,243.76x = 252,871.12 × 106,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,243.76x = 27,001,517,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,517,504.53/183,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,353.00

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