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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,252.70, 273,707.10 and 132,389.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,252.70, 273,707.10 and 132,389.10 is: 198,821.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,252.70 : 273,707.10 = 132,389.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,252.70/273,707.10 = 132,389.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,252.70x = 273,707.10 × 132,389.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,252.70x = 36,235,836,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,235,836,632.61/182,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,821.95

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