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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,022.60, 273,033.90 and 76,960.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,022.60, 273,033.90 and 76,960.20 is: 115,440.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,022.60 : 273,033.90 = 76,960.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,022.60/273,033.90 = 76,960.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,022.60x = 273,033.90 × 76,960.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,022.60x = 21,012,743,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,012,743,550.78/182,022.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,440.30

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