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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,238.44, 273,359.46 and 63,912.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,238.44, 273,359.46 and 63,912.62 is: 95,869.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,238.44 : 273,359.46 = 63,912.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,238.44/273,359.46 = 63,912.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,238.44x = 273,359.46 × 63,912.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,238.44x = 17,471,119,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,471,119,290.39/182,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,869.56

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