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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,281.68, 273,484.08 and 114,864.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,281.68, 273,484.08 and 114,864.48 is: 172,335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,281.68 : 273,484.08 = 114,864.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,281.68/273,484.08 = 114,864.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,281.68x = 273,484.08 × 114,864.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,281.68x = 31,413,606,637.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,413,606,637.48/182,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,335.51

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