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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,111.20, 273,166.80 and 140,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,111.20, 273,166.80 and 140,072.20 is: 210,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,111.20 : 273,166.80 = 140,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,111.20/273,166.80 = 140,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,111.20x = 273,166.80 × 140,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,111.20x = 38,263,074,642.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,263,074,642.96/182,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,108.30

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