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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,270.08, 273,404.37 and 49,163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,270.08, 273,404.37 and 49,163.81 is: 73,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,270.08 : 273,404.37 = 49,163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,270.08/273,404.37 = 49,163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,270.08x = 273,404.37 × 49,163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,270.08x = 13,441,600,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,600,499.85/182,270.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,745.51

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