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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,037.52, 273,056.16 and 181,774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,037.52, 273,056.16 and 181,774.72 is: 272,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,037.52 : 273,056.16 = 181,774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,037.52/273,056.16 = 181,774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,037.52x = 273,056.16 × 181,774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,037.52x = 49,634,707,028.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,634,707,028.28/182,037.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,661.96

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