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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,114.10, 273,171.15 and 71,306.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,114.10, 273,171.15 and 71,306.10 is: 106,959.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,114.10 : 273,171.15 = 71,306.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,114.10/273,171.15 = 71,306.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,114.10x = 273,171.15 × 71,306.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,114.10x = 19,478,769,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,478,769,339.02/182,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106,959.15

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