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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,224.08, 273,326.40 and 49,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,224.08, 273,326.40 and 49,102.20 is: 73,650.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,224.08 : 273,326.40 = 49,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,224.08/273,326.40 = 49,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,224.08x = 273,326.40 × 49,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,224.08x = 13,420,927,558.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420,927,558.08/182,224.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,650.68

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