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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,172.73, 273,261.89 and 82,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,172.73, 273,261.89 and 82,263.28 is: 123,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,172.73 : 273,261.89 = 82,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,172.73/273,261.89 = 82,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,172.73x = 273,261.89 × 82,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,172.73x = 22,479,419,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,419,370.40/182,172.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,396.18

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