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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,235.03, 273,371.99 and 77,064.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,235.03, 273,371.99 and 77,064.63 is: 115,605.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,235.03 : 273,371.99 = 77,064.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,235.03/273,371.99 = 77,064.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,235.03x = 273,371.99 × 77,064.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,235.03x = 21,067,310,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067,310,876.39/182,235.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,605.17

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