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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,099.56, 273,006.76 and 115,527.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,099.56, 273,006.76 and 115,527.28 is: 173,200.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,099.56 : 273,006.76 = 115,527.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,099.56/273,006.76 = 115,527.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,099.56x = 273,006.76 × 115,527.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,099.56x = 31,539,728,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,539,728,404.41/182,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,200.46

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