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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,137.51, 273,140.65 and 76,964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,137.51, 273,140.65 and 76,964.68 is: 115,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,137.51 : 273,140.65 = 76,964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,137.51/273,140.65 = 76,964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,137.51x = 273,140.65 × 76,964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,137.51x = 21,022,182,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,022,182,722.24/182,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,419.29

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