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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,211.12, 273,319.11 and 63,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,211.12, 273,319.11 and 63,885.92 is: 95,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,211.12 : 273,319.11 = 63,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,211.12/273,319.11 = 63,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,211.12x = 273,319.11 × 63,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,211.12x = 17,461,241,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,461,241,429.34/182,211.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,829.72

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