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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.20, 273,709.35 and 132,390.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.20, 273,709.35 and 132,390.60 is: 198,824.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.20 : 273,709.35 = 132,390.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.20/273,709.35 = 132,390.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.20x = 273,709.35 × 132,390.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.20x = 36,236,545,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,236,545,072.11/182,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,824.20

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