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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,158.46, 273,341.38 and 119,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,158.46, 273,341.38 and 119,858.30 is: 179,855.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,158.46 : 273,341.38 = 119,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,158.46/273,341.38 = 119,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,158.46x = 273,341.38 × 119,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,158.46x = 32,762,233,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,762,233,126.45/182,158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,855.68

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