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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,111.60, 273,070.20 and 76,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,111.60, 273,070.20 and 76,811.60 is: 115,176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,111.60 : 273,070.20 = 76,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,111.60/273,070.20 = 76,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,111.60x = 273,070.20 × 76,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,111.60x = 20,974,958,974.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,974,958,974.32/182,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,176.40

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