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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,171.73, 273,260.39 and 82,262.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,171.73, 273,260.39 and 82,262.28 is: 123,394.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,171.73 : 273,260.39 = 82,262.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,171.73/273,260.39 = 82,262.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,171.73x = 273,260.39 × 82,262.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,171.73x = 22,479,023,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,023,328.50/182,171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,394.68

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