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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,244.76, 252,872.50 and 106,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,244.76, 252,872.50 and 106,780.76 is: 147,354.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,244.76 : 252,872.50 = 106,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,244.76/252,872.50 = 106,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,244.76x = 252,872.50 × 106,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,244.76x = 27,001,917,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,001,917,733.10/183,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,354.38

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