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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,189.44, 273,644.34 and 110,287.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,189.44, 273,644.34 and 110,287.72 is: 165,649.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,189.44 : 273,644.34 = 110,287.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,189.44/273,644.34 = 110,287.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,189.44x = 273,644.34 × 110,287.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,189.44x = 30,179,610,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179,610,349.50/182,189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,649.61

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