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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,161.51, 273,217.59 and 49,049.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,161.51, 273,217.59 and 49,049.74 is: 73,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,161.51 : 273,217.59 = 49,049.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,161.51/273,217.59 = 49,049.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,161.51x = 273,217.59 × 49,049.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,161.51x = 13,401,251,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,401,251,752.93/182,161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,567.97

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