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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,273.70, 272,827.35 and 168,276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,273.70, 272,827.35 and 168,276.90 is: 251,876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,273.70 : 272,827.35 = 168,276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,273.70/272,827.35 = 168,276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,273.70x = 272,827.35 × 168,276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,273.70x = 45,910,540,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,910,540,693.22/182,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,876.93

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