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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,186.12, 273,308.16 and 77,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,186.12, 273,308.16 and 77,006 is: 115,521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,186.12 : 273,308.16 = 77,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,186.12/273,308.16 = 77,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,186.12x = 273,308.16 × 77,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,186.12x = 21,046,368,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,046,368,168.96/182,186.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,521.25

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