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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,147.10, 273,220.65 and 112,163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,147.10, 273,220.65 and 112,163.10 is: 168,244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,147.10 : 273,220.65 = 112,163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,147.10/273,220.65 = 112,163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,147.10x = 273,220.65 × 112,163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,147.10x = 30,645,275,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645,275,088.02/182,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,244.65

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