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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,225.10, 273,240.45 and 76,925.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,225.10, 273,240.45 and 76,925.10 is: 115,346.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,225.10 : 273,240.45 = 76,925.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,225.10/273,240.45 = 76,925.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,225.10x = 273,240.45 × 76,925.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,225.10x = 21,019,048,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019,048,940.30/182,225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,346.62

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