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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,031.06, 273,169.55 and 63,703.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,031.06, 273,169.55 and 63,703.42 is: 95,598.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,031.06 : 273,169.55 = 63,703.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,031.06/273,169.55 = 63,703.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,031.06x = 273,169.55 × 63,703.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,031.06x = 17,401,834,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,834,574.86/182,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,598.16

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