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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,255.06, 273,396.87 and 49,133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,255.06, 273,396.87 and 49,133.28 is: 73,703.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,255.06 : 273,396.87 = 49,133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,255.06/273,396.87 = 49,133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,255.06x = 273,396.87 × 49,133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,255.06x = 13,432,885,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432,885,990.07/182,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,703.77

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