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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.23, 273,287.70 and 82,360.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.23, 273,287.70 and 82,360.29 is: 123,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.23 : 273,287.70 = 82,360.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.23/273,287.70 = 82,360.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.23x = 273,287.70 × 82,360.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.23x = 22,508,054,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,508,054,225.43/182,254.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,498.12

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