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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,169.60, 273,292.80 and 76,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,169.60, 273,292.80 and 76,934.40 is: 115,417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,169.60 : 273,292.80 = 76,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,169.60/273,292.80 = 76,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,169.60x = 273,292.80 × 76,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,169.60x = 21,025,617,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,025,617,592.32/182,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,417.82

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