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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,194.11, 272,908.44 and 115,599.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,194.11, 272,908.44 and 115,599.96 is: 173,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,194.11 : 272,908.44 = 115,599.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,194.11/272,908.44 = 115,599.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,194.11x = 272,908.44 × 115,599.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,194.11x = 31,548,204,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,204,747.66/182,194.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,157.11

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