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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,199.92, 273,112.68 and 69,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,199.92, 273,112.68 and 69,849.68 is: 104,702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,199.92 : 273,112.68 = 69,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,199.92/273,112.68 = 69,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,199.92x = 273,112.68 × 69,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,199.92x = 19,076,833,301.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,833,301.94/182,199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104,702.75

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