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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,282.68, 273,485.58 and 114,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,282.68, 273,485.58 and 114,865.48 is: 172,337.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,282.68 : 273,485.58 = 114,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,282.68/273,485.58 = 114,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,282.68x = 273,485.58 × 114,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,282.68x = 31,414,052,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414,052,419.78/182,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,337.01

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