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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,279.80, 273,419.70 and 182,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,279.80, 273,419.70 and 182,279.80 is: 273,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,279.80 : 273,419.70 = 182,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,279.80/273,419.70 = 182,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,279.80x = 273,419.70 × 182,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,279.80x = 49,838,888,232.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,838,888,232.06/182,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,419.70

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