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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,003.59, 273,005.79 and 82,047.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,003.59, 273,005.79 and 82,047.58 is: 123,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,003.59 : 273,005.79 = 82,047.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,003.59/273,005.79 = 82,047.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,003.59x = 273,005.79 × 82,047.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,003.59x = 22,399,464,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,464,395.49/182,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,071.55

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