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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,254.88, 273,396.59 and 49,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,254.88, 273,396.59 and 49,133.10 is: 73,703.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,254.88 : 273,396.59 = 49,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,254.88/273,396.59 = 49,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,254.88x = 273,396.59 × 49,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,254.88x = 13,432,822,118.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,822,118.96/182,254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,703.50

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