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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,206.44, 273,052.70 and 86,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,206.44, 273,052.70 and 86,041.02 is: 128,940.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,206.44 : 273,052.70 = 86,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,206.44/273,052.70 = 86,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,206.44x = 273,052.70 × 86,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,206.44x = 23,493,732,391.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,493,732,391.55/182,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,940.19

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