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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,172.78, 273,284.64 and 49,057.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,172.78, 273,284.64 and 49,057.38 is: 73,592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,172.78 : 273,284.64 = 49,057.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,172.78/273,284.64 = 49,057.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,172.78x = 273,284.64 × 49,057.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,172.78x = 13,406,628,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406,628,432.64/182,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,592.93

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