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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,214.24, 273,353.43 and 62,242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,214.24, 273,353.43 and 62,242.98 is: 93,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,214.24 : 273,353.43 = 62,242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,214.24/273,353.43 = 62,242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,214.24x = 273,353.43 × 62,242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,214.24x = 17,014,332,076.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,014,332,076.42/182,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93,375.42

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