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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,169.42, 273,233.61 and 49,059.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,169.42, 273,233.61 and 49,059.42 is: 73,583.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,169.42 : 273,233.61 = 49,059.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,169.42/273,233.61 = 49,059.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,169.42x = 273,233.61 × 49,059.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,169.42x = 13,404,682,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,682,431.11/182,169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,583.60

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