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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,245.23, 273,460.05 and 122,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,245.23, 273,460.05 and 122,956.34 is: 184,496.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,245.23 : 273,460.05 = 122,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,245.23/273,460.05 = 122,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,245.23x = 273,460.05 × 122,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,245.23x = 33,623,645,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,623,645,516.92/182,245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,496.71

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