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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,219.64, 273,309.18 and 49,113.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,219.64, 273,309.18 and 49,113.12 is: 73,664.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,219.64 : 273,309.18 = 49,113.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,219.64/273,309.18 = 49,113.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,219.64x = 273,309.18 × 49,113.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,219.64x = 13,423,066,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423,066,554.44/182,219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,664.21

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