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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,243.68, 273,108.62 and 86,078.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,243.68, 273,108.62 and 86,078.39 is: 128,996.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,243.68 : 273,108.62 = 86,078.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,243.68/273,108.62 = 86,078.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,243.68x = 273,108.62 × 86,078.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,243.68x = 23,508,749,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,508,749,154.37/182,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,996.24

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