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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,257.80, 273,386.70 and 115,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,257.80, 273,386.70 and 115,991.70 is: 173,987.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,257.80 : 273,386.70 = 115,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,257.80/273,386.70 = 115,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,257.80x = 273,386.70 × 115,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,257.80x = 31,710,588,090.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,710,588,090.39/182,257.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,987.55

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