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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.84, 273,350.74 and 82,391.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.84, 273,350.74 and 82,391.81 is: 123,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.84 : 273,350.74 = 82,391.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.84/273,350.74 = 82,391.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.84x = 273,350.74 × 82,391.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.84x = 22,521,861,468.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,521,861,468.13/182,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,573.46

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