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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.10, 272,937.45 and 76,723.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.10, 272,937.45 and 76,723.10 is: 115,043.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.10 : 272,937.45 = 76,723.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.10/272,937.45 = 76,723.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.10x = 272,937.45 × 76,723.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.10x = 20,940,607,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,607,270.10/182,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,043.68

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