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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,124.60, 273,186.90 and 180,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,124.60, 273,186.90 and 180,958.20 is: 271,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,124.60 : 273,186.90 = 180,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,124.60/273,186.90 = 180,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,124.60x = 273,186.90 × 180,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,124.60x = 49,435,409,687.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,435,409,687.58/182,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,437.30

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