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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,150.79, 273,226.18 and 49,044.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,150.79, 273,226.18 and 49,044.50 is: 73,566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,150.79 : 273,226.18 = 49,044.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,150.79/273,226.18 = 49,044.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,150.79x = 273,226.18 × 49,044.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,150.79x = 13,400,241,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,400,241,500.50/182,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,566.75

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