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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,251.76, 273,443.24 and 63,941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,251.76, 273,443.24 and 63,941.54 is: 95,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,251.76 : 273,443.24 = 63,941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,251.76/273,443.24 = 63,941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,251.76x = 273,443.24 × 63,941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,251.76x = 17,484,380,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484,380,660.83/182,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95,935.32

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