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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,023.83, 273,158.78 and 63,696.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,023.83, 273,158.78 and 63,696.20 is: 95,587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,023.83 : 273,158.78 = 63,696.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,023.83/273,158.78 = 63,696.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,023.83x = 273,158.78 × 63,696.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,023.83x = 17,399,174,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399,174,598.36/182,023.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,587.34

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