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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,255.06, 273,251.36 and 111,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,255.06, 273,251.36 and 111,989.18 is: 167,903.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,255.06 : 273,251.36 = 111,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,255.06/273,251.36 = 111,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,255.06x = 273,251.36 × 111,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,255.06x = 30,601,195,740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601,195,740.28/182,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,903.13

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