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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,137.26, 273,140.28 and 76,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,137.26, 273,140.28 and 76,964.46 is: 115,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,137.26 : 273,140.28 = 76,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,137.26/273,140.28 = 76,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,137.26x = 273,140.28 × 76,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,137.26x = 21,022,094,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,094,154.45/182,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,418.97

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