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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,214.72, 273,133.44 and 88,604.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,214.72, 273,133.44 and 88,604.16 is: 132,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,214.72 : 273,133.44 = 88,604.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,214.72/273,133.44 = 88,604.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,214.72x = 273,133.44 × 88,604.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,214.72x = 24,200,759,019.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200,759,019.11/182,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,814.51

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