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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,168.19, 273,345.21 and 122,879.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,168.19, 273,345.21 and 122,879.61 is: 184,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,168.19 : 273,345.21 = 122,879.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,168.19/273,345.21 = 122,879.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,168.19x = 273,345.21 × 122,879.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,168.19x = 33,588,552,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588,552,800.17/182,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,382.10

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