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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,165.68, 273,281.46 and 82,372.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,165.68, 273,281.46 and 82,372.90 is: 123,574.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,165.68 : 273,281.46 = 82,372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,165.68/273,281.46 = 82,372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,165.68x = 273,281.46 × 82,372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,165.68x = 22,510,986,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,510,986,376.43/182,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,574.25

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