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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,117.70, 273,176.55 and 128,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,117.70, 273,176.55 and 128,973.60 is: 193,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,117.70 : 273,176.55 = 128,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,117.70/273,176.55 = 128,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,117.70x = 273,176.55 × 128,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,117.70x = 35,232,563,089.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,232,563,089.08/182,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,460.40

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