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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,112.60, 273,071.70 and 76,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,112.60, 273,071.70 and 76,812.60 is: 115,177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,112.60 : 273,071.70 = 76,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,112.60/273,071.70 = 76,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,112.60x = 273,071.70 × 76,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,112.60x = 20,975,347,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,975,347,263.42/182,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,177.90

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