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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,258.06, 273,255.87 and 111,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,258.06, 273,255.87 and 111,992.18 is: 167,907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,258.06 : 273,255.87 = 111,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,258.06/273,255.87 = 111,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,258.06x = 273,255.87 × 111,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,258.06x = 30,602,520,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,602,520,579.10/182,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,907.64

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