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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.70, 273,714.60 and 132,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.70, 273,714.60 and 132,394.10 is: 198,829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.70 : 273,714.60 = 132,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.70/273,714.60 = 132,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.70x = 273,714.60 × 132,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.70x = 36,238,198,123.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,198,123.86/182,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,829.45

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