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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,207.19, 273,053.82 and 86,041.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,207.19, 273,053.82 and 86,041.77 is: 128,941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,207.19 : 273,053.82 = 86,041.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,207.19/273,053.82 = 86,041.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,207.19x = 273,053.82 × 86,041.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,207.19x = 23,494,033,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494,033,978.06/182,207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,941.31

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