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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,116.82, 273,109.62 and 76,943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,116.82, 273,109.62 and 76,943.99 is: 115,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,116.82 : 273,109.62 = 76,943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,116.82/273,109.62 = 76,943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,116.82x = 273,109.62 × 76,943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,116.82x = 21,014,144,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,014,144,841.50/182,116.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,388.27

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