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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,233.81, 273,370.16 and 77,063.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,233.81, 273,370.16 and 77,063.41 is: 115,603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,233.81 : 273,370.16 = 77,063.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,233.81/273,370.16 = 77,063.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,233.81x = 273,370.16 × 77,063.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,233.81x = 21,066,836,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066,836,822.74/182,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,603.34

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