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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,205.32, 273,051.02 and 86,039.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,205.32, 273,051.02 and 86,039.91 is: 128,938.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,205.32 : 273,051.02 = 86,039.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,205.32/273,051.02 = 86,039.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,205.32x = 273,051.02 × 86,039.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,205.32x = 23,493,284,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,284,756.01/182,205.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,938.53

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