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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,033.06, 273,172.55 and 63,705.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,033.06, 273,172.55 and 63,705.42 is: 95,601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,033.06 : 273,172.55 = 63,705.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,033.06/273,172.55 = 63,705.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,033.06x = 273,172.55 × 63,705.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,033.06x = 17,402,571,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,571,711.69/182,033.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,601.16

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