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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,016.30, 273,024.45 and 128,872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,016.30, 273,024.45 and 128,872.20 is: 193,308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,016.30 : 273,024.45 = 128,872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,016.30/273,024.45 = 128,872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,016.30x = 273,024.45 × 128,872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,016.30x = 35,185,261,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,185,261,525.29/182,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,308.30

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