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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,001.90, 273,002.85 and 182,001.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,001.90, 273,002.85 and 182,001.90 is: 273,002.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,001.90 : 273,002.85 = 182,001.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,001.90/273,002.85 = 182,001.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,001.90x = 273,002.85 × 182,001.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,001.90x = 49,687,037,405.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,687,037,405.42/182,001.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,002.85

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