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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,010.34, 272,766.57 and 115,497.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,010.34, 272,766.57 and 115,497.19 is: 173,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,010.34 : 272,766.57 = 115,497.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,010.34/272,766.57 = 115,497.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,010.34x = 272,766.57 × 115,497.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,010.34x = 31,503,772,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503,772,360.94/182,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,087.82

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