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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,111.06, 272,989.20 and 82,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,111.06, 272,989.20 and 82,296.38 is: 123,364.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,111.06 : 272,989.20 = 82,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,111.06/272,989.20 = 82,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,111.06x = 272,989.20 × 82,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,111.06x = 22,466,022,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,022,939.10/182,111.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,364.41

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