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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,206.32, 273,052.51 and 86,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,206.32, 273,052.51 and 86,040.91 is: 128,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,206.32 : 273,052.51 = 86,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,206.32/273,052.51 = 86,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,206.32x = 273,052.51 × 86,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,206.32x = 23,493,686,438.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,686,438.18/182,206.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,940.02

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