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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,217.72, 273,137.94 and 88,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,217.72, 273,137.94 and 88,607.16 is: 132,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,217.72 : 273,137.94 = 88,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,217.72/273,137.94 = 88,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,217.72x = 273,137.94 × 88,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,217.72x = 24,201,977,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,201,977,151.65/182,217.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,819.01

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